World War II

Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany

Jan 30, 1933

World War II Timeline

Period: Jan 30, 1933 to Sep 2, 1945

Kristallnacht

Nov 9, 1938

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Hitler signs non-agression pact with Soviet Union (Nazi Soviet Pact)

Aug 23, 1939

Hitler invades Poland (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y9NexpibEo)

Sep 1, 1939

(J) - 1. At the Munich coference Hitler promised no to take anymore land further than Sudentenland (Czech). There was a pact signed between the U.S.S.R, & Germany called the Nazi-Soviet pact and agreed to divide Poland between them. The fact that Germany invaded Poland after promising not to take anymore land at the Munich coference cause Britain & France to declare war on Germany just 2 days later on September 3, 1939. This was also known as the policy of appeasement.

France & Britain declare war on Germany

Sep 3, 1939

Canada declares war on Germany

Sep 10, 1939

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Battle of Britain Begins

Jul 10, 1940

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Battle of Britain Ends

Oct 31, 1940

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Japan attacks Pearl Habor

Dec 7, 1941

Battle of Hong Kong

Dec 8, 1941

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U.S. Declares War on Japan

Dec 8, 1941

Conscription Implemented

Apr 27, 1942

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Dieppe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSKK_n8VWek)

Aug 19, 1942

(C) - 3. The raid of Dieppe was a plan by Canadian and British troops to test the German forces along the French Coast. The main reasons for the raid were to releive pressure on the Soviet Union, deceive the Germans, give Canadian soldiers a chance to fight, and to gain experience for a major assault. The plan was to attack quickly, gather information, and return to Britain. Approxiametly 5000 Canadian troops went. Half were wounded, arrested, or killed.

Invasion of Siciliy

Jul 9, 1943

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D-Day (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV7mK0iT3P8)

Jun 6, 1944

(C) - 2. D-Day occurred on June 6, 1944. This event was an attempt to get onto the continent and infiltrate the Nazi front along northern France. The invasion was fought on the Normandy beaches of northern France. Canadians fought at Juno beach. General Eisenhower was Commader-in-Chief of the Allied forces. 1074 Canadian casualties and 359 deaths. This invasion was significant becauseit marked the beginning of the end for Hitler and the Nazis, Hitler lost, and Hitler was fighting 2 fronts.

Auschwitz (First Concentration Camp Liberated)

Jul 23, 1944

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Hitler Commits Suicide

Apr 30, 1945

Liberation of Holland

May 5, 1945

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Victory Day in Europe (VE Day)

May 8, 1945

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Stutthof (Last Concentration Camp Liberated)

May 9, 1945

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Atomic Bomb dropped on Hiroshima

Aug 6, 1945

Atomic Bomb Dropped on Nagasaki

Aug 9, 1945

Victory in Japan (VJ Day)

Sep 2, 1945

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