world war 2 major events timeline project

By erickrubalcava
  • Germany invaded Poland

    Germany invaded Poland

  • Germany Invaded France and captured Paris

  • The United States gave Britain war supplies

  • Germany bombed London

    Germany bombed London

  • Japan Bombed Pearl Harbor

    Japan Bombed Pearl Harbor

    The Japanese attack had several major aims. Japan intended to destroy important American fleet units thereby preventing the pacific fleet.
  • The United States was victorious over japan in the battle of Midway

    The United States was victorious over japan in the battle of Midway

    Six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor the US defeated Japan in one of the most decisive naval battle of WW2. The victory allowed the US and it’s allies to move into an offensive position. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway
  • The United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan (Hiroshima and Nagasaki)

    The United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan (Hiroshima and Nagasaki)

    The United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan (Hiroshima and Nagasaki) on August 6, 1945. The us dropped the bombs to try and speed up the war with Japan. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki