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Treaty of Munich
Hitler, Chamberlain, Daladier, and Mussolini met in Munich and agreed that Hitler should be given Sudetanland of Czechoslovakia. -
Germany invades Poland
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Sitzkrieg (Phony War)
No military action was taking place during this time. Germany was planning an attack on the Ardennes Forest in northern France and Bellgium. *date of the months are estimations, no actual date is known to my knowledge -
War is Declared
Britain and France delcared War on Germany. -
Blitzkrieg
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Four Freedoms Speech
Roosevelt gives this speech about how he sees the future of the world. -
German Invansion
Germany begins to invade the Soviet Union's territory. -
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor
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The Battle of Coral Sea
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Battle of Midway
Four Japanese aircrafts are destroyed by the Americans. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Soviet Union defeats the Germans. -
Creation of War Refugee Board
President Roosevelt creates the War Refugee Board in order "take all measures to rescue victims of enemy oppression in imminent [mmediate danger of death". *date of the month is not the exact date -
Hitler's death
Adolf Hitle commits suicide in Berlin. -
D-Day
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Invasion of France
Allied powers launch an invasion of France. -
Battle of the Bulge
Germans launch a surprise offensive attack of their own. -
Relief Arrives
Relief is provided to American soldiers that were surrounded by the bulge of German troops. Lieutenant George S. Patton and his troops resuced several American forces. Became a symbol of strength and determination for the Americans. -
Firestorm Raid
Firestrom raid of Tokyo, Japan. -
The Battle of Okinawa
Part of the Americans Three-Point plan.
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Death of the President
President Franklin D. Roosevelt suddenly dies. So Vice President Harry Truman takes over. -
V.E. Day
Europe celebrates it's victory over Germany. -
Manhattan Project
Demanded Japanese surrender or "prompt and utter distruction". -
Soviets Join
Soviets keep true to their promise and join the war against Japan. -
Emperor Surrenders
THe emperor of Japan surrenders via the radio. -
MacArthur accepts Japan's surrender
