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Adolf Hitler becomes the leader of Germany.
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The Japanese attack China.
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The Germans take over Austria.
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Poland is invaded by German and Soviet troops.
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Franklin D, Roosevelt is re-elected as president of the United States for a third term.
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Jpanese planes bomb the United States. (Pearl Harbor)
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The Japanese take over the Philippines.
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General Montgomery leads the Allies to a victory over the Axis troops in North Africa.
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The Allies send invasion forces to Normandy France.
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Germany Surrenders (V-E Day).
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The Japanese Surrender (V-J) Day