World War 1939-1945

  • Under German pressure, the Slovaks declare their independence and form a Slovak Republic.

    Under German pressure, the Slovaks declare their independence and form a Slovak Republic. The Germans occupy the rump Czech lands in violation of the Munich agreement, forming a Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia.
  • France and Great Britain Borders of polish state

    France and Great Britain Borders of polish state
    On March 3, 1939, to Nazi Germany's defiance of the Munich Agreement and occupation of Czechoslovakia,The United Kingdom said the support of itself and France to guarantee Polish independence.
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    The start and end of the war

  • France surrenders to Germany

    France surrenders to Germany
    France surrenders to Germany on May 10th, 1940. Hitler's forces attacked France, conquering the Luxembourg, Netherlands and Belgium in the process.
  • Battle of Midway

    Battle of Midway
    The Battle of Midway started on june 4th 1942.The Battle of Midway, fought near the Central Pacific island of Midway, is considered the decisive battle of the war in the Pacific.
  • The Battle of Stalingrad

    The Battle of Stalingrad
    The Battle of Stalingrad started on July 17,1942. The Battle of Stalingrad is considered by many historians to have been the turning point in World War Two in Europe.
  • Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

    Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
    The Japanese attacked on Pearl Harbor on December 7th 1942.Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Commander of the Japanese Combined Fleet, had initiated planning for a surprise attack on the United States Pacific Fleet at the beginning of any hostilities that the Japanese might undertake
  • D Day

    D Day
    D Day happend on June 6th 1944.160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France.
  • Allies Liberate Paris

    Allies Liberate Paris
    he allies liberate Paris on August 4th 1944.After four years under German occupation, Paris is now free.
  • The Battle of Bulge

    The Battle of Bulge
    The battle of Bulge started on December 16, 1944. The battle was a last ditch attempt by Hitler to split the Allies in two in their drive towards Germany and destroy their ability to supply themselves.
  • Battle of Iwo Jima

    Battle of Iwo Jima
    The battle of iwo Jima happend on Febuaray 19th 1945.The capture of Iwo Jima was part of a three-point plan the Americans had for winning the war in the Far East.
  • Hitler Commits Suicide

    Hitler Commits Suicide
    Hitler Commits Suicide on April 30 1945. His wife also committed Suicide with him.
  • VE Day

    VE Day
    VE Day Started on May 8th 1954.The day on which the Allies announced the surrender of German forces in Europe.
  • Atomic Bomb dropped on Nagaski

    Atomic Bomb dropped on Nagaski
    The atomic bomb that was dropped on Nagaski happen on August 9th 1945.The bomb was dropped by parachute from an American B29 Bomber at 1102 local time.
  • VJ Day

    VJ Day
    VJ Day started on August 15th 1945.the day on which the Allies announced the surrender of Japanese forces during World War II.