Japan World War 2

Hirohito Becomes Emperor

Jan 1, 1926

His father was the Taisho Emperor. He was the longest living emperor. He died in 1989.

Manchukuo

Jan 1, 1931

Manchukuo was the puppet state of Japan. Used to be called Mancharia. Japan took it over for rescouces.

Rape of Nanking

Dec 13, 1937

First step for Japan to control China. It lasted six weeks. 300,000 died.

Hideki Tojo made Prime Minister

Oct 14, 1941

He was a Japanese general in World War 2. He was blamed for the attack on pearl harbor, Died in 1948.

Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

Bataan Death March

Apr 9, 1942

A forced march of American and Filipino prisoners. 63 miles long. 72,000 prisoners marched.

Battle of Midway

Jun 4, 1942

Battle of Guadalcanal

Aug 7, 1942

Battle of Iwo Jima

Feb 19, 1945

Nagasaki Bombed

Aug 6, 1945

Hiroshima Bombed

Aug 9, 1945