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Germany has invaded Poland and annexes, or adds, Danzig to their rapidly-growing reign of control. Britain and France have stepped in and give Hitler and ultimatum.
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War has been declared between Germany on one side and Britain and France on the other.
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Japan send in hundreds of forces to attack Pearl Harbor, the Phillippines, and Guam. These events force the U.S. into war, although its entire Pacific fleet has been crippled.
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The United States, having no choice, and Britain both declare war on Japan after the horrific events at Pearl Harbor. In retalliation, Germany and Italy declare war on the United States. Congress offically declares war on those countries.
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President Roosevelt orders all Japanese and Japanese Americans to be escorted and held in "relocation centers" for the rest of the duration of the war.
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Germany signs unconditional surrender terms at Rheims, ending their war.
