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Adolf Hitler becomes leader of Germany
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The Japanese attack China
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The Germans take over Austria
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Poland is invaded by German and Soviet troops
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Franklin D. Roosevelt is re-elected as president of the United States for a third term
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Japanese planes bomb the U.S at Pearl Harbor
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Japan takes over the Philippines
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General Montgomery leads the Allies to a victory over the Axis troops in North Africa
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The Allies send invasions forces to Normandy, Germany. Later named D-Day
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The Germans surrender on V-E Day
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Japan Surrenders on V-J Day
