World War 2 Events

Hitler Becomes Leader

Jan 30, 1933

Jan 30, 1933:Adolf Hitler is named chancellor of GermanyAdolf Hitler becomes the leader of Germany.

The Japanese Attack

Jul 7, 1937

The JapanThe Japanese attack China.

Germans Take Over

Mar 15, 1938

Mar 12, 1938:Germany annexes AustriaThe Germans take over Austria.

Invasion by Germans and Soviet Troops

Sep 1, 1939

Sep 17, 1939:Soviet Union invades PolandPoland is invaded by German and Soviet troops.

Franklin Roosevelt is Re-elected

Nov 7, 1940

Nov 5, 1940:FDR re-elected presidentFranklin D. Roosevelt is re-elected as president of the United States for third term.

Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

1941: Japanese planes bomb Pearl HarborJapanese planes bomb the United States. - Pearl Harbor

Japan Takes Over

Jan 2, 1942

Japan takes over the Philippines.

General Montgomery in North Africa

May 9, 1943

History Learning Site - War in North AfricaGeneral Montgomery leads the Allies to a victory over the Axis troops in North Africa.

Allis Send Invasion Forces - D-day

Jun 6, 1944

D-Day Fact Sheet 6 June 1944 Normandy, FranceThe Allies send inavsion forces to Normandy, France.

(V-E Day) - Germany

May 8, 1945

May 8, 1945:Victory in Europe

(V-J) - Japan

Aug 15, 1945

Sep 2, 1945:Japan surrendersJapan surrenders (V-J)