major events of world war 2 By urwa amir Feb 16, 1939 germany invades poland starting WW2 sep 1939 Feb 16, 1940 germany bombs britain july 1940 Feb 16, 1942 japan bombs pearl harbour, hawaii. america joins WW2 dec 1941 Feb 16, 1942 allies defeat japan in the battle of midway june 1942 Feb 16, 1943 italy surremders sep 1943 Feb 16, 1944 allied troops land in france and begin invasion june 1944