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Soviet Union invades Finland
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Finland signs peace treaty with Soviet Union
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Germany invades Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg
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Italy declares war on Britain and France
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Soviets invade Baltic states
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Germany begins occupation of Channel Islands
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Italy invades Egypt
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Italy invades Greece
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Italian 9th Army defeated by Greeks
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British recapture Sollum, Egypt
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March 1st - Bulgaria joins Axis.
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April 13th - Soviets and Japanese sign neutrality pact.
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June 22nd - Italy and Rumania declare war on Soviets.
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June 26th - Finland declares war on Soviets.
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November 25th - Germans attack Moscow.
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December 5th - Germans halt attack on Moscow.
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December 7th - Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.
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WAAC womens army auxiliary corps became law.
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July 21st - US landings on Guam.
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August 25th - Allies liberate Paris.