Herison's WWII Timeline

  • Founded in Rome on 9 November 1921, the National Fascist Party marked the transformation of the paramilitary Fasci Italiani di Combattimento into a more

    Founded in Rome on 9 November 1921, the National Fascist Party marked the transformation of the paramilitary Fasci Italiani di Combattimento into a more
    The National Fascist Party was rooted in Italian nationalism and the desire to restore and expand Italian territories, which Italian Fascists deemed necessary for a nation to assert its superiority and strength and to avoid succumbing to decay
  • after the German government resumed the payment of war

    after the German government resumed the payment of war
    After the German government resumed the payment of war reparations to Britain and France, the Nazis launched the “Beer Hall Putsch”–their
  • On this day in History, Adolf Hitler is named chancellor of Germany

    On this day in History, Adolf Hitler is named chancellor of Germany
    On this day in History, Adolf Hitler is named chancellor of Germany on Jan 30, 1933. Learn more about what happened today on History.
  • General Emilio De Bono was named as the Commander-in-Chief of all Italian armed forces in East

     General Emilio De Bono was named as the Commander-in-Chief of all Italian armed forces in East
    Italian invasion[edit]. On 28 March 1935, General Emilio De Bono was named as the Commander-in-Chief of all Italian armed forces in East Africa. In addition
  • Italy Invades Ethiopia

    Italy Invades Ethiopia
    Italy begins the fighting before WWII had offically begun when they invade Ethiopa. Italy defeats Ethiopia.
  • On the night of July 7, 1937, Chinese and Japanese troops ... conflict into full-scale war, being content with the gains

    On the night of July 7, 1937, Chinese and Japanese troops ... conflict into full-scale war, being content with the gains
    The war was the result of a decades-long Japanese imperialist policy aimed at expanding its influence politically and militarily in order to secure access to raw material reserves and other economic resources in the area, particularly food and labour. Before 1937, China and Japan fought in small, localized engagements, so-called "incidents"
  • World war two in europe

    World war two in europe
    A massive, coordinated attack on Jews throughout the German Reich on the night of November 9, 1938, into the next day, has come to be known as Kristallnacht
  • German invasion of Poland

    German invasion of Poland
    The German invasion of Poland is the beginning of WWII.
  • britain and france declare war on germany

    britain and france declare war on germany
    British forces move to the Belgian border, anticipating a German ... declaring a desire for a conference with Britain and France to restore peace. ... 10: The last of Poland's military surrenders to the Germans.
  • The German invasion of Denmark was the fighting that followed the German army crossing the Danish border

    The German invasion of Denmark was the fighting that followed the German army crossing the Danish border
    The German invasion of Denmark was the fighting that followed the German army crossing the Danish border on 9 April 1940 by land, sea and air.
  • FDR runs for third term

     FDR runs for third term
    On November 5, 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt won a third term in ... urged Washington to come out of retirement to run for a third term.
  • Japan formed a military alliance with Germany and Italy

    Japan formed a military alliance with Germany and Italy
    Type, Military alliance ... The Governments of Japan, Germany, and Italy consider it as the condition precedent of any lasting .... The "joint technical commissions" required by the pact were established by an agreement of 20 December 1940.
  • Enigma broken by Allies in 9 july 1941

    Enigma broken by Allies in 9 july 1941
    On this day in History, Enigma key broken on Jul 09, 1941. Learn more ... British experts had already broken many of the Enigma codes for the Western front.
  • control of japan

    control of japan
    the lanes of the seven seas, are controlled by powers which are peace-minded, justice-loving, and ... proposals of the Japanese Government communicated on September 6, 1941, by the Japanese ... 17 October 1941 , USS Kearney was attacked.
  • pearl harbor

    pearl harbor
    For its current operations as a military base, see Naval Station Pearl Harbor .
  • Hitler would not give up

    Hitler would not give up
    Adolf Hitler Speech at the Berlin Sportspalast ..... We will not get off the street, we will not give up our places until we have the upper hand, or until others force us
  • Rommel’s forces defeated

    Rommel’s forces defeated
    German and Italian prisoners of war, following the fall of Tunis, 12 May 1943. ... the massive supply and numerical superiority of the Allies led to the Axis's complete defeat. ..... In January Rommel's forces were reorganised: the elements of his ...
  • After months of fighting, the Allies entered Rome in June 1944. This was the first Axis capital to fall.

    After months of fighting, the Allies entered Rome in June 1944. This was the first Axis capital to fall.
    anuary 8 – WWII: Philippine Commonwealth troops enter the province of Ilocos Sur .... LVTs heading for shore on 15 June 1944 during the Battle of Saipan. ... Rome falls to the Allies, the first Axis capital to fall. .... On the middle front of the Gothic Line, Brazilian troops control the Serchio valley region after 10 days of fighting.
  • Allies eventually enter Manila- Feb., 1945

    Allies eventually enter Manila- Feb., 1945
    The Battle of Manila (Tagalog: Laban ng Maynila ng 1945), also known as the ... Emmanuel V. de Ocampo, and by 5 Feb., they were on the outskirts of Manila. :87 ... Manuel Colayco, a USAFFE guerrilla officer, became an allied casualty of the
  • General Hideki Tojo took control of Japan

    General Hideki Tojo took control of Japan
    December 30, 1884 – December 23, 1948 ) was a ... After the end of the war, Tojo was arrested, sentenced to death for Japanese ... In 1934 , Tojo was promoted to major general and served as Chief of the .... summoned Tojo to the Imperial Palace one day before Tojo took office.