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Hitler and Mussolini Join Forces
Hilter and Mussolini join forces to become the Axis powers. -
Invasion of Poland
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Planned Invasions of Denmark and Norway
Adolf Hitler directs his generals in planning the invasion of Denmark and Norway. -
Roosevelt Maintains US Will Stay Out of War
During his election campaign, President Roosevelt promises not to send "our boys" to war. -
Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor
Japan launches attack on Pearl Harbor and declares war against the US and UK. -
FDR Declares War
Roosevelt's Day of Infamy Speech In the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack, FDR declares war on Japan and gives his famous "Day of Infamy" speech. -
Battle of Midway
The US Navy defeats the Japanese navy at the Battle of Midway. -
D-Day
D-day and the Normandy invasion. Allied forces invade France and push back the Germans. -
Iwo Jima
US Marines invade the island of Iwo Jima. After a fierce battle they capture the island. -
Germany Surrenders
Germany surrenders to the Allies. -
First Bomb is Dropped in Japan
The United States drops the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. The city is devastated. -
Second Bomb is Dropped on Japan
Another atomic bomb is dropped on Nagasaki, Japan. -
Japan Surrenders
Japan surrenders to US General Douglass MacArthur and the Allies.
