1921-1941

Herbert Hoover is elected president

Mar 4, 1929

Herbert Hoover is elected president of the United States.

Adolf Hitler is appointed the German leader

Jan 30, 1933

Adolf Hitler becomes the leader of Germany because the Germans wanted change. Hitler promised change and led the beginning of WW2.

Franklin Roosevelt becomes president

Mar 4, 1933

Franklin Roosevelt becomes president of the united states.

Germany invades poland

Sep 14, 1939

Germany attacked Poland and quickly overran their defenses. This was the start of the second world war.

England wins the first naval battle of WW2

Dec 13, 1939

The Battle of the River Plate was the first Naval war of World War 2. It was fought in the south Atlantic ocean between England and Germany. The UK took the win by defeating the German Warship.

Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister

1940

In the month of May, 1940 Churchill became the prime minister on Britain. Churchill was a major factor in the victory of the allied forces.

Norway invaded by Germany

Apr 9, 1940

Operation Weserübung was the operation that was run by Germany to take over Norway. The Germans wanted more Naval ports to be able to stand against the British fleet. The British tried to send aid to Norway, but Norway surrendered to Germany on June 10.

The Evacuation of Dunkirk

Period: May 27, 1940 to Jun 4, 1940

This evacuation was for the allied forces to get out of France. Many lives were saved.