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Adolf Hitler is Leader
Adolf Hitler becomes leader of Germany. -
Japanese Attack
The Japanese attack China. -
Pearl Harbor
Japanese planes bomb the United States's Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. -
Germans Take Over
The Germans take over Austria. -
Poland is Invaded
Poland is invaded by German and Soviet troops. -
Japan Takes Over
Japan takes over the Philippines. -
General Montgomery in Africa
General Montgomery leads the Allies to a wictory over the Axis troopsin North America. -
D-Day
The Allies send invasion forces to Normandy, France. -
V-E Day
Germany surrenders. -
V-J Day
Japan surrenders. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt is Re-Elected
Franklin D. Roosevelt is re-elected as president of the United States for a third term.