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Adolf Hitler becomes 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-electedas president of the United Statesfor a third term.
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Japanese planes bomb the United States
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Japan takes over the Philippenes
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Genral 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
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germany surenders (V-E Day)
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Japan surenders (V-J Day).