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Germany invades Poland
On Spetember 1, 1939 during World War II, Germany invades Poland. This was an act that caused the start of World War II. -
Great Britain and France declare war on Germany
In response to Hitler's invasion of Poland, Both Great Britain and France declare war on Germany on Spetember 3, 1939. -
Germany invades Norway and Denmark
Germany uses the Blitzkrieg against Denmark and Norway on april 9, 1940. -
France Surrenders
On June 22, 1940 France surrendered to Germany. This went into effect on the 25th. -
Air attack against Britain
On the 25th of August 1940, Britain suffered and air attack. -
Greece and Yugoslavia are captured
On April 6, 1941 Greece and Yugoslavia are captured by Germans. -
Hitler invades Soviet Union
Hitler invaded the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941. -
Japanese attack Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941 the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, the Philipenes and the Dutch East Indies. This was an action that led to the US joining the war. -
United States enters the war
On December 7, 1941 the United States officially entered the war. -
US wins battles of Coral Sea and Midway
On May 8th and June 7th 1942, The US won the battles of Coral Sea and Midway, Midway being in June and Coral Sea being in May. -
Germans attack Stalingrad
Germans attacked Stalingrad in August. -
Britain and United States invade North Africa
United Sates and Britain start Operation Torch. -
Germans surrender at Stalingrad
Germans surrender at Stalingrad. -
German and Italian troops surrender in French North Africa
German and Italian troops surrender in French North Africa -
Soviets defeat Germans at Battle of Kursk
Soviets defeat Germans at Battle of Kursk -
Rome falls to Allies
Rome falls to Allies -
D-Day
On June 6, 1944 D-Day happened. It was a brutal battle that warred among the shores of France and killed many. -
Paris is liberated
Paris is liberated -
V-E Day
On May 8, 1945 the Allies crossed the Rhine river and caused Germany to collapse. This caused a vistory for the Allies. -
Japan Surrenders and WWII Ends
On September 2, 1945 Japan surrendered to the Allies and signed documents stating their surrender and World War II finally ended.
