AH 1942-1953

By ANDuncan

  • The Allies invade Normandy

    The Allies invade Normandy
    The United States and allies invade the beach at Normandy

  • The United States invades Okinawa

    The United States invades Okinawa
    The United States attacks the Japanese at Okinawa island.

  • Germany Surrenders

    Germany Surrenders
    Germany surrenders and effectively ends WWII in Europe

  • Atomic bombs are dropped on Japan

    Atomic bombs are dropped on Japan
    The US drops atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

  • Japan Surrenders

    Japan Surrenders
    Japan signs an Instrument of Surrender, ending WWII

  • The United Nations is formed

    The United Nations is formed
    The US and 50 other countries form the United Nations

  • The Korean War begins

    The Korean War begins
    North Korea invades South Korea

  • Dwight D Eisenhower becomes president

    Dwight D Eisenhower becomes president
    Eisenhower becomes the 34th president of the US