WWII Timeline

Mussolini Takes Over Italy's Government

Oct 30, 1922

Benito Mussolini was the leader of Italy during WWII. He created the Fascist Party in 1919, and made unemployed veterans into Black Shirts. an organization that terrorized many other groups that were not their own. He used his power and groups to persuade people he was the right leader for Italy. More Info References:
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Mussolini's Dictatorship'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Mar. 2015.

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

Hitler and his Nazis Party attempt a coup d'etat to overthrow the German federal government. This march took place in the Bavarian city of Munich. Hitler's goal was to make German citizenship based on race, but it failed and he and nine other partcipants were prosecuted by authorities. More Info References:
Ushmm.org,. 'Beer Hall Putsch (Munich Putsch)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.

Kellogg-Briand Pact

Aug 27, 1928

More commonly known as the Pact of Paris, the Kellogg-Briand Pact was an agreement, signed by the U.S. and other nations, that outlawed war between the two countries.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Kellogg-Briand Pact | France-United States [1928]'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. History.state.gov,. 'The Kellogg-Briand Pact, 1928 - 1921–1936 - Milestones - Office Of The Historian'. N.p., 2015. Web. 26 Feb. 2015.

U.S. Stock Market Crash

Oct 29, 1929

Also known as Black Tuesday, this was when Wall Street investors traded around 16 million shares on the New York Stock Exhcange in one day. Caused the Great Depression.
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Crash, 1929. 'Stock Market Crash Of 1929 - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 1 Mar. 2015. Dolenc, Goran. 'Stock Market Crash Of 1929 - Learn From The Past'. Stocks-for-beginners.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 1 Mar. 2015.

Japan Invades Manchuria

Sep 19, 1931

Japan had control of the Manchurian Railway, and claimed that the Chinese soldiers damaged it. A couple of months later Japan invaded Manchuria and took control of it all. More Info References:
Cline, Austin. 'Today In History: 19 September 1931: Japan Invades Manchuria, Will Occupy Region Until End Of WW II'. Skepticism - Skeptical Notes on Politics, Culture, Religion. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. Johndclare.net,. 'Manchuria'. N.p., 2015. Web. 1 Mar. 2015.

Hitler Becomes Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

Support for the Nazis and Communist parties increased as the less extreme parties were blamed for all of Germany's problems In the election of 1932, the Nazis won, but Hitler was not appointed chancellor. Later on, the current chancellor made a deal with Hitler.
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[Information Reference](Theholocaustexplained.org,. 'Hitler Becomes Chancellor - 1933 - Key Stage 3 - The Holocaust Explained'. N.p., 2015. Web. 1 Mar. 2015.)

Nazi's Reach a Political Majority in Germany

Jan 30, 1933

Hitler was appointed chancellor of Germany on January 30, 1933. This brought an end to German Democracy as his Nazis Party ended basic civil freedoms. The election result was not a surprise as many of he political opponents had been terrorized throughout the election.
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Electoralgeography.com,. 'Weimar Germany. Legislative Election 1933 | Electoral Geography 2.0'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

Japan Withdraws from the League of Nations

Feb 24, 1933

After Japan invaded and took ocntrol of Manchuria, the League held a Special Assembly and the majority voted for Japan to leave Manchuria.They withdrew from the League after feeling at blame for events in Manchuria.
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Iconicphotos.wordpress.com,. 'War | Iconic Photos | Page 14'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. 100years.upi.com,. 'United Press International - Centennial Anniversary: 1907 - 2007'. N.p., 1933. Web. 1 Ma

First Anti-Semitic Law is Passed in Germany

Apr 7, 1933

The major Anti-Semitic Law passed in Germany was the Law fro the Restoration of the Professional Civil Service. This law stated that Jews were excluded from civil service.
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Ushmm.org,. 'Anti-Jewish Legislation In Prewar Germany'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Antisemitic Legislation 1933–1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 1 Mar. 2015.

The Night of the Long Knives (Rohm Purge)

Jun 30, 1934

The Nazis Party leadership purged political leaders or workers that were enemies towards the Nazis. More Info References:
Covertbookreport.com,. 'Ukraine; Night Of The Long Knives Again? | Northwest Research'. N.p., 2015. Web. 1 Mar. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Röhm Purge'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Hitler Openly Announces to his Cabinet he will Defy the Treaty of Versailles

Mar 15, 1935

Hitler ararnged a Cabinet meeting and announced that they would openly break the military limations in the Treaty of Versailles. References:
Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - Triumph Of Hitler: Nazis March Into The Rhineland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - Triumph Of Hitler: Nazis March Into The Rhineland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Creation of the Nuremberg Laws

Sep 15, 1935

At an annual party rally, the Nazis announce new laws, the Nuremberg Laws, that state that Jews are not citizens and German citizens cannot marry or have relationships with Jews or people of Jewish descent. More Info References: Jewishvirtuallibrary.org,. 'Background & Overview Of The Nuremberg Laws | Jewish Virtual Library'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'The Nuremberg Race Laws'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Italy Invades Ethiopia

Oct 3, 1935

Benito Mussolini, the Fascist leader of Italy, followed in Hitler's footsteps of expanding his countries territories. Mussolini decided to expand into Ethiopia, after their previous attempt in the late 1800s to colonize Ethiopia. Italy invaded on October 3, 1935, without a declaration of war. Eventually, Ethiopia fell, and Italy took over.
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[Reference](What-when-how.com,. 'ETHIOPIA (Western Colonialism)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.) [Info Reference](Mtholyoke.edu,. 'ITALIAN CONQUEST OF ETHIOPIA 1935-1936'.)

Hitler Militarizes the Rhineland

Mar 7, 1936

Hitler orders his group of over 32,000 troops to enter the Rhineland, but told them to retreat immediately at anny signs of resistance. No resistance was made. This broke another term in the Treaty of Versailles.
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Histclo.com,. 'World War II Early German Actions Remilitarizing The Rhineland Remilitarization Of The Rhineland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Rhineland 1936'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Rape of Nanking

Dec 13, 1937

A very brutal attacked issued by the Japanese, their troops stormed into China's capital of Nanking, and took over the city, along with killing over 300,000 citizens.

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Pinterest,. 'Life/Death (WARNING: GRAPHIC VIOLENCE)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015. Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - Genocide In The 20Th Century: Rape Of Nanking 1937-38'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Germany Annexes Austria

Mar 12, 1938

Hitler and Austrian Chancellor, Kurt von Schuschnigg met with the chancellor having hopes of dodging a German take-over, but instead was forced to let German troops advance into Austria.
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Holocaustresearchproject.org,. 'The German Occupationo Of Europe Http://Www.Holocaustresearchproject.Org'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. [Information Reference](History.com,. 'Germany Annexes Austria — History.Com This Day In History — 3/12/1938'. N.p., 1933. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.)

Hitler Demands the Sudetenland From Czechoslovakia

Mar 12, 1938

The Sudetenland was an area of Czechoslovakia that was mainly occupied by Germans who wanted to become a part of Germany. Hitler also wanted the Sudetenland apart of German so he ordered the Sudeten Germans to make bold demands towards their Czech government.
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Bbc.co.uk,. 'BBC - GCSE Bitesize: The Story Of The Sudetenland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Bbc.co.uk,. 'BBC - Higher Bitesize History - Munich : Revision'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Munich Conference

Sep 29, 1938

A conference in Munich where nations discussed the Sudetenland being handed over to Germany, and eventually came to the Munich Agreement where the Sudetenland was given to Germany. More Info References:
Historytoday.com,. 'The Munich Conference | History Today'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Historytoday.com,. 'The Munich Conference | History Today'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Kristallnacht

Nov 9, 1938

An attack made by anti-Jewish pogroms, it was the destruction of Jewish synagogues, homes, and Jewish- owned businesses. Also known as "Night of Broken Glass", it was initiated by the Nazis and the SA (Sturmabeteilungen).
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Aptowitzer, Elana, and Elana Aptowitzer. 'INJUSTICE: 75 Years Since Kristallnacht, Nazis Still Roam Free'. Landmark Report. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Kristallnacht: A Nationwide Pogrom, November 9–10, 1938'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Einstein's Letter to FDR, "The Manhattan Project"

Aug 2, 1939

Albert Einstein was urged to send a letter by pysicist Leo Szilard, to send a letter to President Franklin Roosevelt to warn him that the Nazis were coming up with a dangerous and powerful atomic bomb. More Info References:
Dannen.com,. 'Einstein's Letter To Roosevelt, August 2, 1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. AMNH,. 'The Manhattan Project'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

Aug 23, 1939

A Treaty of Non-Aggression between Germany and the Soviet Union. More Info References:
Estonia.usembassy.gov,. 'Speeches And Articles | Embassy Of The United States Tallinn, Estonia'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Nazi Invasion of Poland

Sep 1, 1939

Germany invaded Poland, after signing a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union, and the Polish were defeated within just weeks. More Info References:
MacGillis, Alec. 'The Border Crisis Is Not "Obama's Katrina"—Not Even Close!'. The New Republic. N.p., 2014. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Invasion Of Poland, Fall 1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Evacuation of Dunkirk

May 27, 1940

As the Allies battled Germany, they became trapped as they retreated onto the shores of Dunkirk. At the government's request, they sent many boats, some even just regular civilian boats, to Dunkirk to rescue 250,000 troops. More Info References:
Rania.co.uk,. 'Rania - A Dunkirk Little Ship'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Bbc.co.uk,. 'BBC - Archive - WWII: Dunkirk Evacuation - How The 'Little Ships' Helped Rescue The Allied Troops'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

France Surrenders

Jun 22, 1940

An armistice is signed between Germany and France, after German troops invade and take over France, that ends the fighting. More Info References:
Fold3.com, France. 'France Surrenders To Germany.Jpg Eyewitnesstohistory.com,. 'France Surrenders, 1940'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Battle of Britain

Jul 10, 1940

The Battle of Britain was Germany's attempt to attack Britain's Royal Air Force and gain seniority over it. They failed when Britain fought back visciously under the command of Winston Churchill. The Germans suffered a huge defeat and this was a great turning point in the war. This battle lasted until September of 1940. More Info References:
Bbc.co.uk,. 'BBC - History - Dogfight (Pictures, Video, Facts & News)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015

The Tripartite Pact

Sep 27, 1940

This was a pact signed by Germany, Italy, and Japan that formed the Axis powers, an alliance. It was signed in Berlin. More Info References:
Pixgood.com,. 'Pix For > Tripartite Pact'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. History.com,. 'The Tripartite Pact Is Signed By Germany, Italy, And Japan — History.Com This Day In History — 9/27/1940'. N.p., 1779. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Lend Lease Act

Mar 11, 1941

This act allowed the U.S. to provide military aid and supplies to other nations in World War II.
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Americaslibrary.gov,. 'Senate Passed A Supplemental Lend-Lease Bill'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Lend-Lease Act - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.

Operation Barbarossa

Jun 22, 1941

This was Hitler's massive attempt to take over the Soviet Union, and was a huge failure. This was a turning point in the war because it forced Germany to fight a two-front war, and that was difficult to defend.
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makinghistoryatmacquarie,. 'Why Opt For Operation Barbarossa?'. N.p., 2013. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. Stalingrad, Battle. 'Operation Barbarossa - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.

Bombing of Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

A surprise attack by the Japanese that targeted and destroyed the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. More than 2,000 people died and around 1,000 were wounded, and a lot of the equipment and supplies located on the base were destroyed. The next day the U.S. declared war on Japan [References](Ashlock, Alex. 'Veteran Recalls Pearl Harbor Attack'. hereandnow. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. ) [Info Reference](Harbor, Attack. 'Pearl Harbor - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.)

Creation of the United Nations

Jan 1, 1942

Twenty-six nations met and signed the Declaration of United Nations. These nations pledged to use everything they have against the Axis powers and agree not to make a separate peace.
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Jeremy R. Hammond, Voltaire Network. 'The Myth Of The U.N. Creation Of Israel, By Jeremy R. Hammond'. Voltaire Network. N.p., 2011. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. History.state.gov,. 'The Formation Of The United Nations, 1945 - 1937–1945 - Milestones - Office Of The Historian'. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.

The Wannsee Conference and the "Final Solution"

Jan 20, 1942

A conference that took place place in the Berlin suburb of Wannsee to discuss the "Final Solution". This meeting took place between fifteen Nazi party members and German government officials. They decided to implement the "Final Solution".
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Foliosociety.com,. 'The Wannsee Conference And The Final Solution | Folio Illustrated Book'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Wannsee Conference And The "Final Solution"'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.

Bataan Death March

Apr 10, 1942

After the surrender of the Bataan Peninsula, 75,000 Filipino and American troops on Bataan were forced to march 65 miles to the prison camps under harsh conditions from the climate and the Japanese guards. Many died on the way there.
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Tragedyofbataan.com,. 'Tragedy Of Bataan'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Bataan Death March - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.

Doolittle Raid

Apr 18, 1942

This was the first U.S. air raid to hit Japan. It happened four months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. It showed how vulnerable Japan was to air raids. It did little damage, but boosted American morale greatly.
More Info [Reference](Nationalmuseum.af.mil,. 'Factsheets : Doolittle Raid'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. Nationalmuseum.af.mil,. 'Factsheets : Doolittle Raid'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. ) [Info Reference](Uss-hornet.org,. 'The Doolittle Raid - WORLD WAR II - Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet Museum'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.)

Battle of Midway

Jun 4, 1942

Six months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the U.S. launched a counterattack against Japan when they learned of Japan's planned ambush they involved its few remaining aircraft carriers. They found out about this attack through major advances in code breaking, and because of it the U.S. was now in an offensive position.
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[Reference](Superhypeblog.com,. 'Smart Data: Business Lessons From The Battle Of Midway | Superhype'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. )

Battle of Stalingrad

Aug 23, 1942

The Battle of Stalingrad was a battle between Germany and the Soviet Union, where Germany attempted to advance and take over the Soviet Union. The Soviets stopped them and it was a major turning point in the war for the Allies. Nearly two million people total died in this battle.
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Operation Torch

Nov 8, 1942

British and U.S. troops invaded Germany by going through North Africa.
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Kids.britannica.com,. 'Torch, Operation: American Troops Land Near Algiers --�Kids Encyclopedia | Children's Homework Help | Kids Online Dictionary | Britannica'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Operation Torch'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Mar. 2015.

Island Hopping (date for Buna-Gona Campaign)

Nov 16, 1942

This was a part of the Allied attack on the Japanese that involved the use of island hopping as a way to push the Japanese back.
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Homeofheroes.com,. 'Wings Of Valor II- Major Ralph Cheli'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. Historyofwar.org,. 'Battle Of Buna, 19 November 1942-2 January 1943'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Mar. 2015.

Operation Overlord and D-Day

Jun 6, 1944

U.S. and Canadian forces landed across five beaches along a fifty mile stretch of heavily guarded coast of France's Normandy region. By August, France was liberated, and the German forces were defeated by the following spring.
[More Info](HISTORY.com,. 'D-Day - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.)
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Historylink101.com,. 'Pictures Of D-Day, Operation Overlord'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'D-Day - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.

Operation Valkyrie

Jul 20, 1944

This was the most famous assasination attempt made on Adolf Hitler. Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg, a colonel in the Nazi army, snuck a briefcase with a bomb into a meeting at Hitler's "Wolf's Lair" hideaway (in Poland). The attempt failed.
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Jewishvirtuallibrary.org,. 'Operation Valkyrie - The "July Plot" To Assassinate Hitler | Jewish Virtual Library'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Mar. 2015.

Discovery of Majdanek

Jul 24, 1944

As Soviet troops marched near Lublin in Poland, they discovered the concentration camp of Majdanek. The camp was already abandoned and burned in an attempt to be concealed but evidene of gas chambers still remained.
[More Info](WW2DB,. 'Discovery Of Concentration Camps And The Holocaust'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.)
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Camp, Majdanek. 'Majdanek Death Camp: Topic, Pictures And Information - Fold3.Com'. Fold3.com. N.p., 2011. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. WW2DB,. 'Discovery Of Concentration Camps And The Holocaust'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.

Battle of the Bulge

Dec 16, 1944

The German army attempted to split the Allied army in two in a surprise Blitzkrieg attempt. In this attempt the Allied line started to look like a bulg, hence the name. The Allies fought back and were able to win.
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Fazio, Dan, and Dan Fazio. '70Th Anniversary: Battle Of The Bulge Through The Eyes Of A Survivor - GI Jobs'. GI Jobs. N.p., 2014. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Bulge, Battle. 'Battle Of The Bulge - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.

Hitler's Suicide

Apr 30, 1945

In an underground bunker, Hitler took a cyanide capsule and shot himself with a pistol, along with his wife, who also committed suicide, and their dog. Hitler made this decision because his officers gave him warnings that the Russians were close to taking over a portion of the government.
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Barclay, Shelly, and Shelly Barclay. 'Operation Myth: The Soviet Union's Investigation Of Adolf Hilter's Death - Historic Mysteries'. Historic Mysteries. N.p., 2010. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.

V-E Day

May 8, 1945

After Germany surrendered, all across Britain and the U.S. citizens celebrated the victory and German defeat.
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Www1.toronto.ca,. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. Bbc.co.uk,. 'BBC - History - VE Day (Pictures, Video, Facts & News)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.

Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Aug 6, 1945

The U.S. dropped the world's first deployed atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima in Japan. The bomb killed 80,000 people immediately and many more later due to radiation exposure. Three days later the U.S. dropped another atomic bomb on Nagasaki. Later, Japan surrendered completely.
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Atomcentral.com,. 'Hiroshima & Nagasaki Atom Bombs'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Bombing Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11

V-J Day

Aug 14, 1945

On August 14, 1945 it was announced that Japan surrendered completely to the Allies, and this day is now known as Victory over Japan Day (a.k.a V-J Day).
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Skylighters.org,. 'Skylighters, The Web Site Of The 225Th AAA Searchlight Battalion: The V-J Day Page'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'V-J Day - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.

The Nuremberg Trials

Nov 20, 1945

The Nuremberg Trials were a set of thirteen trials, that took place between 1945 and 1949, that tried Nazi Party officials, high-ranking military officers, and some German civilians, with crimes against peace and humanity. Hitler was never tried because of his suicide earlier.
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Nuremberg.law.harvard.edu,. 'Nuremberg Trials Project -- Introduction'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Nuremberg Trials - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.

The Japanese War Crime Trials

May 23, 1946

In Tokyo, Japan, twenty-eight Japanese military and government officials were tried for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in WWII. Twenty-five of those defendants were found guilty, including General Tojo.
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Linder, Doug. 'Tokyo War Crimes Trials (1946-48): Bibliography And Selectedlinks'. Law2.umkc.edu. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. begins, Japanese. 'Japanese War Crimes Trial Begins - May 03, 1946 - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.

The Beginning of the Cold War

Dec 26, 1947

This was a war that spanned over a long period of time, and was not a lot of physical battles. This war/rivalry began when Russia wanted the exact same power that Germany had sought out for.
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Fanboygaming.com,. '“The Cold War Era Isn’T Over, It’S Just Beginning…” | Fanboygaming.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Cold War - Causes, Events, Pictures & Videos - History.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Mar. 2015.