World War 2 By meganmoyle Aug 23, 1939 The Nazi-Soviet Pact was signed Sep 1, 1939 Germany invades Poland, starting World War 2 Period: Sep 1, 1939 to Sep 2, 1945 World War 2 Sep 3, 1939 Britain and France declare war on Germany Sep 10, 1939 The Parliament of Canada declares war on Germany May 10, 1940 German forces invade Belgium and France May 28, 1940 First ship (Mona's Isle) arrives at Dunkirk to rescue troops Jun 22, 1941 Germany invaids the Soviet Union Dec 7, 1941 The attack on Pearl Harbor Jan 1, 1942 Allies sign the UN Declaration Aug 23, 1942 Battle of Stalingrad begins Jul 23, 1943 Battle of Ukraine begins Jul 20, 1944 Assassination attempt against Hitler—fails Apr 16, 1945 Battle of Berlin May 7, 1945 Hitler commits suicide and Germany surrenders
