World War 2

  • Invasion of Manchuria

    Invasion of Manchuria

    Japan was in desperate need for raw materials at this time. Japan invaded Manchuria for materials. The Invasion ended on February 26, 1932.
  • Hitler becomes chancellor

    Hitler becomes chancellor

    President Paul Von Hindenburg has already appointed Hitler as chancellor on Jan 30, 1933. This day is to be known as "Bloody Sunday".
  • Invasion of Ethiopia

    Invasion of Ethiopia

    Italian forces go for Ethiopia so they can restore the Holy Roman Empire. Italy wins making them now control Ethiopia after 2 years of war.
  • Munich Conference

    Munich Conference

    A decision made to appease Hitler without the Ceczh or Soviet Union. They decided to appease Hitler and give him the land he wanted.
  • Kristallnacht

    Kristallnacht

    Kristallnacht is when Germans attacked Jewish land. It was called "Night of Broken Glass". There was lots of broken glass left on the street.
  • Non-Agression Pact

    Non-Agression Pact

    Russia and Germany were in a non-aggression pact. Germany will eventually break when they attack Russia.
  • Invasion of Poland

    Invasion of Poland

    When Germany invaded Poland this signaled the start of WW2. The allies have now seen what treaty laws Hitler has broken.
  • Battle of Britain

    Battle of Britain

    Germany had no way of sending an army in. So they did continuous bombing runs to weaken Britan. Germany did not have faith in their sea navy.
  • Invasion of France

    Invasion of France

    In 6 weeks Germany had already taken most of France. Germany invaded over the Alps which was very unexpected.
  • Pearl Harbor

    Pearl Harbor

    This is a surprise attack from Japan on a harbor in the US. On December 7th Pearl Harbor was forcefully attacked many lives were lost.
  • Stalingrad

    Stalingrad

    This is referred to as the largest confrontation of WW2. Germany broke the non-aggression pact and invaded Russia.
  • Normandy Invasion

    Normandy Invasion

    All remaining allied forces sent an attack on Frances beaches. to reclaim France. This day became known as D-Day.
  • V-E Day

    V-E Day

    This is when allied achieve victory in Europe. It is on May 8th this year.
  • Atomic bombings on Japan

    Atomic bombings on Japan

    There were 2 bombings on Japan they were Hiroshima nad Nagasaki. The US launched 2 atomic bombs so that Japan would surrender.
  • V-J Day

    V-J Day

    On August 14th Japan surrenders. This brings WW2 to an end.