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Hitler Invades Poland
Hitler mobilizes Nazi troops and starts invading and attacking Poland. This marks the start of WW2. -
Britain and France Declare War.
Britain and France declare war on Germany after the Nazi invasion of Poland. This is the official start of the war. -
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Battle of the Atlantic
It was the longest continuous fight in the war. It was a fight for the control of the North Atlantic Ocean and it's shipping routes. If the allies lost Britain supply routes would shut down and Britain wouldn't have food or supplies -
Canada Declares War
Canada declares war on Germany for invading Poland. This marks the entrance of Canada into the war. -
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The Fall of France
Germany invades France near the beginning of the war. France surrenders quickly and Germany takes them over. This is the fall of France early in the war. -
Dunkirk
Almost 300 000 soldiers were evacuated from Dunkirk after losing a battle. This was a major loss for britain as they lost a big battle but they managed to save a lot of soldiers which was seen as a smaller victory. -
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Battle of Britain
It was an air battle between the Brits and Germans. It was important because if Britain lost in the airs then Germany would be able to advance and invade Britain. -
Germany Invades USSR
This was when Germany first invaded the Soviet Union despite their truce. This caused the Soviets to join the Allies to take down Germany. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan does a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor. This would be the action that leads to the U.S. joining the war. -
Battle of Dieppe
It was a failed amphibious raid by the Allies into France. Lots of soldiers were killed and the battle was lost.It provided a lesson to the governments about raiding. -
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Soviets defeat Germans at Stalingrad
It was a battle between the Soviets and Germans in the Russian city of Stalingrad. If the soviets had lost the battle of Stalingrad the rest of Russia would have fallen. -
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Italian Campaign
Lots of invasions in Italy done by the Allies. These were necessary to taking over Italy. -
D-Day
It was the invasion of Nazi controlled France on the beaches of Normandy. It was the largest sea invasion in history -
U.S.A. Bombs Japan
U.S.A. Bombs Japan to test out their new atom bombs which leaves a devastating mark. Two bombs were dropped; one on Nagasaki and one on Hiroshima just 3 days apart from each other. This is the first and only use of nuclear weapons in international conflict. -
End of the War
After years of fighting the war had finally ended with Germany and Japan surrendering. In the midst of the surrender, Hitler commited suicide and Mussolini was executed.