World War 2 By claytonmead Sep 1, 1939 Germany invades Poland Sep 3, 1939 Britain and France declare war on Germany Jun 22, 1940 France surrenders to Germany Jul 10, 1940 Battle of Britain begins - lasts 3 years Dec 7, 1941 Japan bombs Pearl Harbour USA May 31, 1942 Japan attacks Sydney, Australia Jul 21, 1942 Kokoda campaign begins Aug 21, 1942 Battle of Stalingrad- War turns in favour of the Allies Apr 30, 1945 Adolf Hitler commits suicide Aug 6, 1945 USA atomic bomb attack on Japan Aug 9, 1945 USA atomic bomb attack on Japan
