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Heightens tensions with the United States.
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Beginning of Italy's war.
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Start of World War 2 in the Pacific.
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Keeps the front one-sided for Germany.
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World War 2 officially begins as France and Great Britain support Poland.
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Assisting the Germans, Poland is split between the two countries as the Soviets invade from the east.
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Italy invades the southern part of France, backing Germany and officially entering the European War. In the image, 3 Italian troops use a mortar to shell French positions.
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The French sign an armistice with Germany. Britain is on her own.
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Britain defies the German air offensive and stands their ground.
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The nonagression pact is broken, the soviets suffer many initial defeats.
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US enters the war.
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First great victory for the US Pacific War.
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The Marines prevent the Japanese from advancing towards Australia.
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One of the most bloody battles in history finally ends, with a result of 2 million killed in or around the city.
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The African campaign finally reaches an end.
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German is within bombing distance.
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Allied forces gain a foothold in France.
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The Germans attempt one last offensive in the Ardennes.
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US troops manage to take one of the last standing bridges into Germany, allowing for an attack on the Fatherland.
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As Soviet troops engage German conscripts and reserves in Berlin, Hitler kills himself with Eva Braun. On April 7, Germany surrenders.
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After Hiroshima and Nagasaki are bombed, Japan surrenders. World War 2 is over.
