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Hitler declared himself fuhrer after Paul Von Hindenburg died. This is also following the Enabling Acts, which gave Hitler power over the German government. This is important because it started Hitler and Germany's reign taking control of Europe, and interning so many men, women, and children in concentration camps. -
On this day Germany invades Poland. This causes Britain and France to declare war Germany. This is important because it marks the beginning of the fighting and the intentions of Hitler and his Nazi party. -
FDR pushed for this bill in hopes that if the US wouldn't actually have to go war. This bill stated that the US would lend or lease military equipment to Britain to aid them in the war against Germany. Over $50 billion went to Britain under this bill. This program is important because the US felt Britain was a vital part in the safety and security of the US. -
Following word of FDR's Lend-Lease program, Germany sunk multiple American and British ships. Then FDR authorized for American ships to sail alongside British ships for their safety. Succeeding this event, Germany fired upon an American ship. This event is important to the war because it starts the US involvement i the war. After the American ship is attacked, FDR authorizes for all axis ships in sight to be fired upon. Therefore the US was now apart of the fighting. -
Following Germany attacking the Soviet Union and breaking the Non-Aggressive Pact, the US extended their bill to the Soviets. This aided the Soviets in war, and created an economical war between the US and Germany. This extension is important because it lead to the Soviets aiding the allies in liberating the areas in which Germany had taken over. Therefore, aiding in ending the war. -
On this day, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii USA. This caused over 2, 000 deaths and cost the US almost 20 ships. The US declared war on Japan the following day. This event is important because it lead to the death of many people. Also many American soldiers were sent to Japan after FDR's "Day of Infamy" speech to Congress. -
The Battle of Stalingrad was between the Soviets and Germany. This battle last 5 months, and the Soviets basically fought the Germans themselves. This battle is important to the war because it was the just beginning of German loses. This battle stopped Germany's expansion East. -
Also known as D-Day, over 100,000 allied forces arrived on the shore in Normandy, France. Storming Omaha Beach injured and killed almost 4,000 allied men. Operation Overlord is an important event in ending the war. The allied forces later liberated Paris, causing Germany to lose ground and stopping their expansion into France. -
On May 7, 1945 Germany surrendered to the allies. A day later, the surrender and negotiations went into effect. This is an important event because all of the allied powers, the US, the Soviets, and the UK sacrificed so many men throughout this war. So many allied soldiers had their lives taken by the German forces from 1939-1945. This event is also important because the allies were done having to sacrifice men, the war with Germany was over. -
On this day the US dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. It killed almost 200,000 people and left many injured. This event is important because it lead to the surrender of Japan to the allies, and deaths of many innocent people.
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