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The pact is signed with the intent of ensuring that the two nations' agendas can be pursued without conflict betweent the two.
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Under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, the Germany Army violated the treaty of Versailled and conducted the first act of war by invading Poland from the North, South, and West.
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Upholding their pledge to protect Poland's borders, Great Britain and France declare war on Germany.
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The Soviet Union invades Poland from the East.
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Warsaw surrenders and their government flees as Germany and The Soviet Union divide the country amongst themselves.
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Germany breaks its nonagression pact with the USSR and invaded with the support of its other allies.
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In opposition to the role of Japan in the war, the United States cuts their supply of oil to the Japanese.
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In retaliation to the United States decision to cutt of oil supplies, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, sparking American military involvement in the war.
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The United States declares war on Japan, officially ending U.S. isolation from the war. Meanwhile, Japan launches an invasion of the Philippines, French Indochina and British Singapore, which would be fully occupied by April.
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After much planning and contemplation, Germany finally declares war on the U.S.
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The Soviet Union officially liberates Kiev in the Ukraine from Axis grasp.
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British and American forces successfully land on the beaches of Normandy, establishing a second and sea-bound front against the Germans.
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The Soviets launch an offensive invasion through Belarus that pushes the Germany Army back toward Central Europe,
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German forces make a final attempt to split Allied forces and reconquer Belgium by cutting thinly and deeply into Allied territory.
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The Soviets launch their final assault by encircling Berlin and ensuring Hitler's defeat.
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After having scarce means of escape and staring defeat in the face, Adolf Hitler committed suicide.
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With the pressure of Soviety Occupancy and the subsequent suicide of their leader, Germany surrenders to the Western Allied forces.
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Victory in Europe Day is Established, celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany and the liberation of Europe.
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The United States decided to show its true might by dropping Little Man, an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima.
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The United States decided to end its war with Japan by dropping Fat Man, an atomic bomb, on the city of Nagasaki.
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Having agreed in principle to unconditional surrender on August 14, 1945, Japan formally surrenders, ending World War II.