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Invasion of Poland
Hitler invades Poland and Britain and France declare war on Germany 2 days later. -
Britain
Churchill becomes Prime Minister of Britain. British victory in Battle of Britain forces Hitler to postpone his invasion plans. -
Attack of Pearl Harbor
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor causing the US to enter the war. -
Surrenders
Germany's first major defeat was their surrender at Stalingrad. Italy surrenders, but Germany takes over the battle.