World War II Timeline

  • World War II Begins

    World War II Begins

    Britain and France declare war on Germany
  • Rationing Begins

    Rationing Begins

  • Winston Churchill

    Winston Churchill

    Winston Churchill replaces Neville chamberlain as British Prime Minister
  • Battle of Britain

    Battle of Britain

    The Luftwaffe attempt to destroy the RAF
  • The Blitz

    The Blitz

    Nearly 2000 killed or injured in London on the first night alone.
  • D-Day

    D-Day

    Allied troops land in Northern France for the Battle of Normandy.
  • VE Day

    VE Day

    Victory in Europe