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Japanese invasion of Manchuria
The Japanese army invaded the Manchuria region of China. Important because it led to an American boycott of Japan during which we did not sell them oil. -
Adolf Hitler is made Chancellor of Germany
Hitler becomes the Chancellor of Germany. Important because it drastically changed the political landscape of Europe. -
The Anschluss
Germany annexed Austria. Important because it was Hitler's first act of expansion and showed his ambitions. -
The Kristallnacht
A series of coordinated attacks on Jews in Germany and Austria. Important because it showed the malevolent nature of many Nazis and shocked the world. -
Invasion of Poland
Germany and Russia invade Poland. Important because Britain and France declared war on Germany and started WWII. -
Dunkirk
A British attempt to deffend the port of Dunkirk. Important because it allowed hundreds of thousands of Allied soldiers to evacuate to Britain. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japan bombed the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbor. Important because it brought the US into WWII on the side of the Allies. -
The Bataan Death March
Thousands of Allied POWs died while being transported to a Japanese POW camp. Important because it enraged the American people and strengthened their resolve to win the war. -
The Battle of Midway
A battle between the US Navy and Japan's Navy. Important because it significantly weakened Japan's Naval prowess and their position in the Pacific. -
D-day
Allied forces invade German-controlled France through the beaches of Normandy. Important because it gave the Allies a foothold on mainland Europe. -
Battle of the Bulge
The last major German battle of WWII. Important because it crippled the German military and depleted their resources. -
The Yalta Conference
The leaders of Britain, The U.S., and The U.S.S. R. meet in Yalta. Important because it played a large part in deciding the fate of post-war Europe. -
V E Day
The Allies accept Germany's unconditional surrender. Important because it ended WWII in Europe. -
The Bombing of Hiroshima
The US dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Important because it led to Japan's surrender and the end of WWII. -
V J Day
Japan officialy surrenders to the Allied High Command. Important because the surrender of the Japanese ended WWII.
