WWII timeline By cschoff73 Sep 1, 1939 invasion of portland/ start of the war Dec 7, 1941 pearl harbor attack Apr 9, 1942 bataan death day May 7, 1942 battle of the coral sea May 8, 1942 battle of the coral sea Feb 10, 1944 Made up junk Jun 6, 1944 D-Day at Normandy May 8, 1945 VE Day Sep 2, 1945 VJ Day