Timeline of WWII

  • Invasion of Poland

    Invasion of Poland
    It was an invasion of Poland by Germany, the soviet union and a small slovak. The Invasion of Poland happened at the beginning of World War II and this event is significant because it was a conclusive event for the Axis and the soviet to win in the war. Also, the Polish territory was divided by Germany.
  • Britain and France Declares war on Germany

    Britain and France Declares war on Germany
    After the Invasion of Poland by Germany, Britain and France declares war on Germany. The importance of this event is the fact that Britain and France tried to defend Poland and sent their last speech to the Germans demanding for their withdrawal.
  • Armistice of 22 June 1940

    Armistice of 22 June 1940
    The armistice was signed on June 22 by German Gen. As the result of the armistice, France had to pay cost for the German invasion. This is significant because as the result, two thirds of the France territory was under Germany's control.
  • Bombing of London

    Bombing of London
    Between 7 September 1940 and 21 May 1941, there was a bombing in the United Kingdom by Germany during World War II. This event is significant because it is one of the examples of Germany's strategic failure.
  • Battle of Atlantic

    Battle of Atlantic
    The Battle of Atlantic was a continueous battle between Germany and the Allies. This event is important because the Allies gained a big victory since they pitted the U-boats.
  • Operation Barbarossa

    Operation Barbarossa
    Operation Barbarossat was a invasion of Russia by Germany. it was the greatest military atack in world war II. This event is significant because it's one of the mistakes that Hitler made. (nhmncinfo.web.March 9)
  • Battle of Smolensk

    Battle of Smolensk
    The Battle of Smolensk was an important battle in Operation Barbarissa. This battle gave difficulties to the USSR since it took a long time to get the region that the battle took place in. This event is significant because Germany got a big victory in this battle.
  • Attack on Pearl Harbor

    Attack on Pearl Harbor
    Attack on Pearl Harbor took place in Hawaii. Japanese planes attacked the American navel base. This attack lasted two hours, but it gave great impact to America. This event is significant because the Japanese gained big victory.
  • Final Solution

    Final Solution
    Final SolutionFinal solution is about the Nazis planning to swipe out all the Jews in Europe in WWII. They planned to send the Jews to gas chambers. This event is significant because it was the start of the great genocide.
    (googlewebbook.web.March 9)
  • Fall of France

    Fall of France
    In the Battle of France, Germany successfully invaded France, defeating France's armed forces. It gave Germany victory and led to the evacuation in Dunkirk.
  • The battle of Midway

    The battle of Midway
    Battle of MidwayIn the battle of Midway, Japaneese armies attacked the midway Islands including Pearl Harbor. This event is important because America gained victory.
    (googleebook.web.March 9)
  • The battle of Guadalcanal

    The battle of Guadalcanal
    It is a battle between America and Japan. The battle lasted 6 months for Americans to defeat Japan. This event is important because it was a turning point for the Americans to get the pacific islands back.
  • D day

    D day
    D dayD day, the Normandy landings was a largest operation to invade the German-occupied areas of western Europe. This event is significant because the Allies gained big victory.(Maneyonline.web.March 9)
  • Battle of the Bulge

    Battle of the Bulge
    On this day, Germany tried to push the west front line of the Allies from northern France to northwestern Belgium. This event is important because the Allies gained victory because of Germany's operational failure.
  • Yalta Conference

    Yalta Conference
    It is a meeting of the heads of government of America, United Kingdon and the soviet union. They discussed about re-establishing the nations that are damaged because of WWII.
  • Battle of Okinawa

    Battle of Okinawa
    The battle took place in Okinawa and it was the largest battle in the Pacific war in WWII. This event is significant because the Allies won a big victory and America had the control of Okinawa.
  • Germany surrenders

    Germany surrenders
    This is a day when Germany surrendered against the Allies. This is significant because surrender of Germany meant the End of War.
  • bombing of Hiroshima

    bombing of Hiroshima
    During the very last of World War II, America dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima. This event is important because America used nuclear weapon to kill innocent people.
  • Bombing of Nagasaki

    Bombing of Nagasaki
    On this day, America dropped the second atomic bomb on Japan, Nagasaki. This is important because America used nuclear weapon to make Japan surrender.
  • Surrender of Japan

    Surrender of Japan
    Japan surrendersOn this day, surrender of Japan was announced by the Empire of Japan. This is significant because it was the result of the bombing on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. (ebooks.webbook.March 9)