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