World War 2 in pictures.

By charhodgson
  • Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany

    Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany

    This rise in power allowed Hitler to become the leader of the Nazi party, and be in charge of government policies.
  • Hitler Invades poland

    Hitler Invades poland

    German forces under the control/command of Hitler bombed Poland from land and air. This is the event that begins the war.
  • The Holocaust 1941-1945

    The Holocaust 1941-1945

    The holocaust was the mass genocide of European Jews, in the four years of this event over 6 million Jews were killed, tortured, placed into concentration camps, among other horrible de- humanizing treatments.
  • Attack on Pearl Harbor

    Attack on Pearl Harbor

    Japanese planes attack the military base Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, this event resulted in Japanese internment camps, and America Joining the war.
  • World War 2 ends

    World War 2 ends

    This date marks the day that Japan surrendered and signed formal surrendering documents after Germany surrendered in May of 1945 after Hitler committed suicide.