World War 2 events and battles By andrew jameson Period: Jan 16, 1939 to Jan 16, 1948 World War 2 Sep 1, 1939 Blitzkrieg into Poland German troops invade Poland use Blitzkrieg also known as lightning war tactics May 10, 1940 German Invasion of France major victoy for Germany Dec 7, 1941 Pearl harbor The Japanes bombed it Jan 16, 1943 Dunkirk Sep 2, 1945 Japanese Surrender
