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Japan invades China, initiating World War II in the Pacific.
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Germany invades Poland, initiating World War II in Europe.
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After the invasion of Poland, the French and British declare war on the German Empire.
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Italy enters the war and invades Southern France.
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Battle between the British and German air force. Started by the Germans, to gain air superiority over the RAF.
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Germany and its Axis partners invade the USSR. The Germans lay a siege on the city of Leningrad.
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Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, killing more than 2,300 Americans. More than 160 aircraft were destroyed and 150 others were damaged.
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The British and American navies stop the Japanese from advancing in the Pacific at Midway.
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The British and American troops land along beaches of Northern Africa. This triggers Germany to occupy Southern France.
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Axis forces in Tunisia, surrender to the Allies ending the conflict in Northern Africa.
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Allied forces liberate Rome.
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Benito Mussolini is voted out of power by the Grand Council, and is arrested.
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British and American troops land in Normandy, opening the western front against the Germans.
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Allied forces reach Paris. The Germans surrendered on August 25, 1944
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The USA and Australian powers land in the Philippines. The Philippines are captured, and it is regarded as one of the largest naval battles in history.
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The German's last offensive against the Allies. It was an attempt to re-conquer Belgium and split the Allies.
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The Allies formally accept the unconditional surrender of Germany
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The US drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima
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The United States drops a bomb on Nagasaki
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Japan formally surrenders, ending World War II
