Ww2

World War 2 Timeline

By kyledepartee3

  • Germany invades Poland

    Germany invades Poland
    This was the start of WW2

  • France and Great Britain declare war on Germany

    France and Great Britain declare war on Germany
    This was a big moment in WW2 because this is when things started to become more intense. This was the first major "move" that was made.

  • Germany invades and takes control of Denmark and Norway

    Germany invades and takes control of Denmark and Norway
    After being attacked, Germany stood their ground. Instead of them being attacked, they are now standing up for themselves and taking it to a completley different level.

  • Winston Churchill becomes the leader of the British Government

    Winston Churchill becomes the leader of the British Government
    This was a big event because the British Government was not very strong so now they are attempting to get a new leader hoping to turn them in the right direction.

  • Italy enters the war as a member of the Axis powers

    Now, Italy is entering the battles. This is Italys first appearance in WW2.

  • Germany launches an air attack on Great Britain. These attacks last until the end of October and are known as the Battle of Britain.

    Germany launches an air attack on Great Britain. These attacks last until the end of October and are known as the Battle of Britain.
    This was the first time air attacks were implimented into the war. Since this moment, it was never the same.

  • Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact creating the Axis Alliance.

    Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact creating the Axis Alliance.
    Now instead of fighting, countries are trying to team up. Signing this treaty meant that Germany, Japan, and Italy all had an alliance.

  • Germany and the Axis Powers attack Russia with a huge force of over four million troops.

    Germany and the Axis Powers attack Russia with a huge force of over four million troops.
    The alliance is now starting to pay off. The treaty attacks Russia and wins big time. This was the first big victory in WW2.

  • The Japanese attack the US Navy in Pearl Harbor. The next day the US enters World War II on the side of the Allies.

    The Japanese attack the US Navy in Pearl Harbor. The next day the US enters World War II on the side of the Allies.
    Now, Japan is making their move. Out of nowhere, they blindside the US Navy and attack Pearl Harbor. This is one of the most remembered scenes from WW2.

  • The US Navy defeats the Japanese navy at the Battle of Midway.

    The US Navy defeats the Japanese navy at the Battle of Midway.
    A little payback time for the US. After being attacked in Pearl Harbor, the US attacks Japan and wins.

  • Italy surrenders to the Allies, however Germany helps Mussolini to escape and set up a government in Northern Italy.

    Italy surrenders to the Allies, however Germany helps Mussolini to escape and set up a government in Northern Italy.
    Italy was forced to surrender its allies. When this happened, they lost a lot of power. Germany helped Mussolini escape and now he is trying to set up a government in Northern Italy.

  • The Germans launch a large attack in the Battle of the Bulge. They lose to the Allies sealing the fate of the German army.

    The Germans launch a large attack in the Battle of the Bulge. They lose to the Allies sealing the fate of the German army.
    Germany got them involved into this war, and the risk did not pay off. They lost soldiers and army men and it turned out to not be a good idea for them to start this.

  • US Marines invade the island of Iwo Jima. After a fierce battle they capture the island.

    US Marines invade the island of Iwo Jima. After a fierce battle they capture the island.
    The US Marines invade the island of Iwo Jima and are successful. It was a big risk for them, but it payed off. When it was all said and done, they captured the island.

  • The US Third Army under General Patton crosses the Rhine River.

    The US Third Army under General Patton crosses the Rhine River.
    This was a risky situation for the US. They took a risk, and it paid off. They successfully made it and crossed the Rhine River under General Patton

  • US President Franklin Roosevelt dies. He is succeeded by President Harry Truman.

    US President Franklin Roosevelt dies. He is succeeded by President Harry Truman.
    This was a sad moment for the United States. They watched their president die.

  • Adolf Hitler commits suicide as he knows Germany has lost the war.

    Adolf Hitler commits suicide as he knows Germany has lost the war.
    This was one of the most pivitol events in WW2. When Adolf Hitler, committed suicude. He realized he lost, so he felt it was best for him to kill himself.

  • Germany surrenders to the Allies.

    Germany surrenders to the Allies.
    When things go bad, they don't get better. Shortly after Germany's leader (Hitler) killed himself, they ended up having to surrender.

  • The United States drops the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. The city is devastated.

    The United States drops the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. The city is devastated.
    This is perhaps the biggest move the US made during the entire WW2. They took revenge on Japan, and it left a devastating mark for the Japanese. Their entire city was destroyed. (Hiroshima)

  • Another atomic bomb is dropped on Nagasaki, Japan.

    Another atomic bomb is dropped on Nagasaki, Japan.
    The US wasn't done yet. Just 3 days after they droped a bomb on Hiroshima, they dropped another devastating bomb on Nagasaki.

  • Japan surrenders to US General Douglass MacArthur and the Allies.

    Japan surrenders to US General Douglass MacArthur and the Allies.
    This is essientially what wrapped up WW2. After this event, it was done. It all ended when Japan surrendered to the US.