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Hitler and Poland
Hitler invades Poland, Britain and France declare war on Germany two days later. This is important because this was the start of the war. -
Churchill
Churchill becomes Prime Minister of Britain. This is important because Winston Churchill influenced many of the events that took place during WW2. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, and the US enters the world. This is important because this was the day when the US got involved in the war. -
Russia
Hitler attacks Russia. This is important because Hitler originally signed a non aggression pact and then Germany went on to attack Russia. -
Auschwitz
Mass murder of Jewish people at Auschwitz begins. This is important because this is what many people associate WW2 with. -
D-DAY
The Allied Invasion of France. Paris is liberated in August. This is important because it is regarded as one of the most important events in WW2 and led to the wars conclusion in Europe -
Atomic Bombing
Atomic Bombs are dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This is important because this was the first ever atomic bomb used and it is what caused the Japanese to surrender -
Liberated
Auschwitz liberated by Soviet Union troops.This is important because the liberation of the Jews is one of the most monumental events that took place during WW2, it also showed the beginning to an end of the war.
