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War is delcared on Germany
Germany invades Poland, which leads to the British's decision of declaring war. -
The Battle of the Atlantic
An important battle between Britain and Germany, in which settled who controls the Atlantic. -
The Second Battle of the Atlantic
the British liner Athenia was torpedoed by a German U-boat. -
The British start rationing
early in the year of 1940 the British start Rationing. -
British strategically invade Iceland
The British invade Iceland in order to establish naval and air bases in the Atlantic. -
Chamberlain replaced, Churchill is the new Prime Minister
Neville Chamberlain was replaced by Winston Churchill Becuase his poor campain in Norway. -
The first Axis Advance
The German tanks intruded the port of Dunkirk in France, Creating the Battle of Dunkirk. -
The Battle of Britain
The German air raid on the United Kingdom in attempt to weaken the Royal Air Force -
The German Blitz
The Germans begin air bombing Britain for a period of three months and five days. -
The Atlantic Charter is formed
Britain and the US governments take each others side in the war against Facism. -
Dieppe Raid
The Seaborne raid on the beaches of Dieppe, France by the allies, fighting the Germans. -
German U boats
The battle of the Atlantic had consisted of a four day stretch where 27 merchant vessels were sunk by the German U boats. -
Invasion of Sicily
The Allied invasion of sicily which resulted in success. -
The Tehran Conference
Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin meet in Tehran to Discuss Future plans of WWII. -
D-Day
The invasion in Western Europe which was controlled by Germany begins on the beaches of Normandy. -
Germany surrenders
General Eisenhower accepts Germany's unconditional surrender. -
V-E day
The Prime Minister of Britain anounces from a balcony the news of Victory. May 8th is now known as V-E day or Victory in Europe day.