1920-1945

  • Black Tuesday

    Black Tuesday is known as the day the stock market crashed. This was the start of the Great Depression and allowed for a major loss in money. This is an economic aspect.
  • Germany Invades Poland

    This is the day Germany invades Poland and begins the Holocaust early stages. This is the first look at Germany gaining power and taking over countries. This is military.
  • Invasion of Manchura

    Japan invades Machura which was the same day as the Mukden Incident. Japan ccupied Haicheng, Kaiyuan, Tiehling, Fushun, Szeping-chieh, Changchun, Kuanchengtzu, Yingkou, Antung, and Penhsihu. This is military.
  • Ethiopia Invasion

    Italy invades Ethiopia because of the leadership of Mussolini. This wass done to boost the importance and prestige of Italy. This is political.
  • Slovaks Declare Independance From Slovak Republic

    The Germans occupy the rump Czech lands because of the violation of the Munich agreement which made a Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. Germans pressured the Slovaks to form their independance. This is a political event.
  • Japan Invades China

    This is the day Japan invades China. This is also the start to World War Two in the Pacific. This is military.
  • Nonagression Agreement

    Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Nonagression Agreeement. This is an agreement in which Europe is divided. This is social and political.
  • Italy enters the war

    This is the point in which Italy joins World War Two. This is done by Italy invading France a few days later. Military
  • Battle of Britain ends

    The air war ends. This is the air war that leaves Nazi Germany in defeat. This is also known as The Battle of Britian. Military
  • Tripartite Pact

    Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact. This is the pact that established the Axis Powers of World War Two. Political.
  • Italy invades Greece

    This is the invasion from Albainia. Italy invades Greece in effort to take over. Social and military.
  • Joining the Axis

    Slovakia (November 23), Hungary (November 20), and Romania (November 22) join the Axis Powers. This is the beginning of allies in the war. Political
  • Pearl Harbor

    Japan bombs and attacks the United States. This is done in Hawaii and is the day before the United States declares war with Japan. This is the beginning of the heat of the war with the US. Military
  • The United States declares war on Japan

    This is the start to World War Two for the United States. The United States declares war with Japan. The Philippines, Indochina, and Singapore are under Japanese occupation. Political.
  • Island Hopping

    United States troops stop the Japanese from advancing to Australia at Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. This is the Unites States stopping Japan from island hopping. Military
  • Allied troops reach Paris

    The troops enter the French capital and they will eventually reach the German boarder. By December, virtually all of France, most of Belgium, and part of the southern Netherlands are liberated. Social and Military
  • Hitler commits suicide

    This is the day in which the leader of Germany commits suicide. This leaves Germany without a leader and is towards the end of the war. Cultural.
  • Germany surrenders to the western Allies

    General Dwight Eisenhower demanded complete surrender of all German forces. This lead to Germany starting to surrender for themselves as the war began to slow down. Political.
  • The United States drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima

    As the United States is angry at japan for Pearl Harbor, this is the responce back to Japan's actions. The United States then drops an atomic bomb leading to major distruction. Military
  • The Soviet Union declares war on Japan and invades Manchuria

    Because the Soviet Union invades Manchuria, they declare war on Japan. At this point in the war, there are many countries at war and there is power that is trying to be obtained. Military and Political.
  • World War Two Ends

    This is the time in which Japan formally surrenders. This is an agreement that can be stated as an unconditional surrender. This is what ends the war. Political