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Hitler assumes power in Germany after the death of German President, Paul von Hindenburg. German people look to him as a leader after going through a great depression and repercussions from World War I.
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Germany and Italy form the Rome-Berlin Axis, 6 days after signing a treaty of cooperation.
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Honroing their guarantee of Poland's borders, France and Britain declare war on Germany two days later.
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11 days later, Italy invades southern France
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Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and Imperial Japan sign this pact that established the Axis alliance during World War II.
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The next day, the United States declares war on Japan, and enter World War II.
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Americans learned the Midway was Japan's next target by cracking Japanese codes.The victory at Midway marked the starting point of the Allies' island hopping tactic.
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British and U.S. troops successfully land on and invade the beaches of Normandy, France
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The United States drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Three days later, (Aug. 9), another was dropped Nagasaki.
