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WW begins
World War II begins when Nazi Germany invades Poland. France and Britain declare war on Germany. -
In the begining
Right at the beginning of the war, the United States declares its neutrality and organizes the Neutrality Patrol. The patrol was aimed to monitor warlike movements along the coasts of the western hemisphere. -
Assisting Poland
In an attempt to assist Poland against Nazi Germany, the French organized the Saar Offensive, which was proven unsuccessful. -
The begining of the deportation of Jews
Nazi soldier Adolf Eichmann, one of Hitler’s commanders, begin the deportation of Jews (aka the Holocaust) from Austria and Czechoslovakia to send them into prisoner camps in Poland. -
Making bold moves
Nazi Germany make more bold moves by invading Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. -
Hitler gaining territory
Hitler occupies most of western Europe. -
Attack of Pearl Harbor
Japanese attack Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, a territory of the US. The United States declares war against Japan. -
Hitler declares war
Adolf Hitler declares war against the United States. -
Executive Order 9066
President Roosevelt signs the Executive Order 9066 also known as the Japanese-American Internment order. This order places citizens of Japanese descent in internment camps. -
Suicide
Knowing that all was lost, Adolf Hitler commits suicide. -
The end
The end of World War II in Europe when Germany start surrendering.