Timeline of World War II

By jchisnall
  • Germany invades Poland

    Germany invades Poland

    World War II begins
  • Italy enters the war as a member of the Axis powers

    Italy enters the war as a member of the Axis powers

  • The Japanese attack the US Navy in Pearl Harbor.

    The Japanese attack the US Navy in Pearl Harbor.

    The next day the US enters World War II on the side of the Allies
  • Adolf Hitler commits suicide as he knows Germany has lost the war

    Adolf Hitler commits suicide as he knows Germany has lost the war

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