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Adolf Hitler becomes the 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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Japanese planes bomb the United States
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Japan takes over the Philippines
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General Montgomery leads the Allies to a victory over the Axis troops in North America
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The Allies send invasion forces to Normandy France
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Germany surrenders (V-E Day)
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Japan surrenders (V-J Day)
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Franklin D. Roosevelt is re-elected as president of the UNtied States for a third term
