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Adolf Hitler gives his orders for the final invasion of Poland
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Germany marched its forces to the outskirts of Poland's capital, Warsaw, advancing an astounding 200 miles in a mere week.
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Germany and the Soviet union meet each other in Brest-Litovsk, Poland.
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In an attempt to beat Britain into submission German U-boats were given the go to attack any and all merchant boats, whether they were armed or not. German gov. also declares a naval blockade on Britain, allowing Germany to attack any of the targets in the region.
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The Axis Powers, Germany, Italy and Japan, initiated an act called Tripartite Act, declaring an enemy to one, is an enemy to all. Strengthening their ties in the process.
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A group of German army troops are making their way towards Crete Via, but along the way they are ambushed by the Royal Navy. Only 60 of the troops escaping with their lives.
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German dive bombers destroy two Royal Navy cruisers. The HMS Gloucester and the HMS Fiji.
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The German army is ordered to complete the destruction of Soviet forces around Smolensk and then head south to attack forces in Kiev
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German takes 300,000 Soviet prisoners, 3,200 tanks and 3,100 artillery guns from Smolensk.
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The German 11th Army begins open fire on N. Sevastopol at 2:30 AM. After 5 days, Germany forces cease fire.
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German forces at Armavir and Voronezh retreat, due to the Soviet Union sending troops and tanks.
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Allied forces hold the Germans in check at Sbiba, Tebessa and Thala, causing the death of 2,000 Germans and forcing Rommel to call for a retreat.
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Poland, after realizing they stood a slim chance of winning against the Germans, asked allies to help maintain the Poland revolt
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Under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Zygmunt Berling, the 1st Polish Army forces engage the Germans in Warsaw but are ultimately driven back in retreat.
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Allied prisoners of war are executed in cold blood by elements of the 6th SS Panzer Army. Some 87 prisoners are killed where they stand on direct orders from German Colonel Joachim Peiper.
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Hitler orders a halt to the advance - but no retreat - leaving his exposed and tired units at the mercy of the replenished Allied forces across the Ardennes Front.
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Weeks of fighting see German forces destroyed, taken prisoner or sent packing as the Allies regroup and respond.
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German Generaloberst Hans Krebs approaches Chuikov with the formal German surrender.
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Berlin falls, and Soviet Union troops occupied Germany's magor sections of the capital.
