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Germany invades Poland
Germany invades Poland, which was cosidered the event that started World War II in Europe. -
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Great Britian and France declare war on Germany
France and Great Britian both stated that if Poland's borders were breached they would act. So Great Britain and France declared war on Germany. -
Germany invades Denmark and Norway
Germany invades Denmark and Norway. Denmark surrenders on the day when they attack. But Norway holds out until June 9 when they finally have to surender. -
Italy enters the war
Italy enters the war. Then Italy invades southern France on June 21. -
the Battle of Britain
The air war also known as the Battle of Britain ends in defeat for Nazi Germany, and helps spark hope for Britian and other Allies. -
The Tripartite Pact.
Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact. -
Bulgaria joins Axis.
Bulgaria joins the Axis. -
Nazi Germany invade the Soviet Union
Nazi Germany and its Axis allies invade the Soviet Union. Finland joins the axis before the invasion. Eventualy the Germans and thier axis partners conquer the Soviet Union. -
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor.
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor. It was a devastating result and considered the first attack on American owned soil. -
The United States declares war on Japan
The United States declares war on Japan so they enter World War II. -
Axis declare war on US
Nazi Germany and its Axis partners declare war on the United States. -
US and Brits stop Japanese Advance
British and US navies stop the Japanese naval advance in the central Pacific at Midway. -
British troops defeat the Germans and Italians
British troops defeat the Germans and Italians at El Alamein in Egypt, which sent the Axis forces in chaotic retreat across Libya. -
Allies control Sicily
US and British troops land on Sicily, and By mid-August, the Allies gained control over Sicily. -
US troops land on Normandy Beaches
British and US troops land successfuly on the Normandy beaches of France. -
US troops land in Philippines.
US troops land in the Philippines. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
Hitler commits suicide. -
Germany surrenders
Germany surrenders to the Soviet Union. -
US drops A-Bomb on Hiroshima
The United States drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. -
The United States Drop Bomb
The United States drops an atomic bomb on Nagasaki. Killing about 75,000 people but saving posibly many more. -
Japan surrenders
Japan agreed in principle to unconditional surrender on August 14, 1945, Japan formally surrenders, ending World War II.
