FDR signs Delaration of War on Japan entering the United States into World War 2
Germany and the Axis Powers declare war on the United States
The first bombing in Germany happens bringing the war home for Germans
The Sixth Army of the German forces surrenders to Ally forces
The Fascist Grand Council deposes Benito Mussolini, enabling Italian marshall Pietro Badoglio to form a new government.
Allied troops liberate Rome. Within six weeks, Anglo-American bombers could hit targets in eastern Germany for the first time.
Allied Forced invade the beaches of Normandy
Finland concludes an armistice with the Soviet Union, leaving the Axis partnership
The Germans launch a final offensive in the west, known as the Battle of the Bulge, in an attempt to re-conquer Belgium and split the Allied forces along the German border. By January 1, 1945, the Germans are in retreat.
Germany surrenders to the western Allies.
The United States drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
The United States drops an atomic bomb on Nagasaki.
The Soviets launch their final offensive, encircling Berlin.
Hitler commits suicide.
Having agreed in principle to unconditional surrender on August 14, 1945, Japan formally surrenders, ending World War II.
