World War 2 By k407832 Sep 1, 1939 Germany invades Poland Sep 3, 1939 France and Great Britain declare war on Germany May 10, 1940 Germany uses quick strikes called blitzkrieg to take over much of the Western Europe. Jun 10, 1940 Italy enters the war as a member of the Axis Powers. Sep 22, 1940 Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact creating the Axis Alliance. Dec 7, 1941 The Japanese attack the US Navy in Pearl Harbor. The next day the US enters World War II on the side of the Allies. Jun 6, 1944 The Japanese attack the US Navy in Pearl Harbor. The next day the US enters World War II on the side of the Allies. Aug 25, 1944 Paris is liberated from German control. Dec 16, 1944 The Germans launch a large attack in the Battle of the Bulge. They lose to the Allies sealing the fate of the German army. Feb 19, 1945 US Marines invade the island of Iwo Jima. After a fierce battle they capture the island. Aug 6, 1945 The United States drops the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. The city is devastated. Sep 2, 1945 Japan surrenders to US General Douglass MacArthur and the Allies
