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The start of the holocaust
Hitler's idea after he became chancellor of Germany on the same day. -
Hitler became chancellor of Germany
Marks the start of Hitler's rise of power to become one of the ruthless leaders in history. -
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World War II
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Adolf Hitler became Führer of Germany
Has plans to take over Europe and unify the crumbling nation after economical troubles. -
The Empire of Japan invades Republic of China
Marks the start of Japanese invasion throughout asia. -
Germany invades Poland
At the same time declares war over Europe. -
Germany invades France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg
Because of this, they start making plans to take control of Britain and then Russia. -
Germany invades Soviet Union
The operation was called "Operation Barbossa". Their intial target was Moscow, Baltic regions, and Ukraine. -
Japanese navy attacks Pearl Harbour
A few days later, Franklin D. Rosevelt declares war over Japan. -
Japan controls most of Asia
Japan has control of Indonesia (then Dutch East Indies), Burma, Philippines, China, parts of Oceania, and has allies with Thailand. -
The allies take control of Africa
Start to weaken the axis forces especially Italy. -
British commando kidnaps Gen. Kreipe
Spectacular move by the British and Greek agents. Weakens a part of the German army. -
Allied invasion of Normandy
Marks the fall of Nazi Germany. The allies landed on Normandy and started to take over France. Forces from Europe such as Poland, Netherlands, and France itself joined the allies. -
Germany surrender in Italy
Marks the end of WWII in Europe. -
Adolf Hitler commited suicide and ends his reign
The third reich also ends at this moment. -
The holocaust ends
2/3 of jewish population were killed after the holocaust. -
Battle of Berlin
Allies finally take control of Berlin, ends the third reich and ends the war in Europe. -
USA bombs Hiroshima
The first use of atomic bombs in the world's history. The name of the bomb was "Little Boy". -
USA bombs Nagasaki
Another location to use the atomic bomb on Japan by the USA. The name of the bomb that was used was "Fat Man", -
Japan surrender to the allies
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Documents for Japanese surrender is signed
The document was signed in the USS Missouri and ends the WWII in the pacific region.