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Hitler Named Chancellor
President von Hindenburg named Hitler Chancellor of Germany. -
Anti-Comintern Pact
Germany and Japan sign the Anti-Comintern Pact, a pact resisting communism and the Soviet Union. -
Beginning of World War II in Pacific
Japan invades China. -
Germans Invade Poland
Germany invaded Poland, and Hitler attempted to convince France & Britain that this was a defensive attack, though they remained skeptical. Both countries declared later that day that they were at war with Germany. -
Beginning of World War II in Europe
Germany attacks Poland, beginning World War II in Europe. -
Britain & France Join the War
Britain and France attack Germany in defense of Poland. -
German Invasion of Russia
Approximately four million German troops advanced into Russia, thinking it would be an easy victory. However, Germans were unprepared for Russia's winter, and Russian troops were easily able to fight back. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
"A date which will live in infamy. . ." The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, pushing the United States to enter the war on the Allied side. -
U.S. joins the War
The United States declared war on Japan, entering World War II. -
War Between Germany and U.S.
Germany and the Axis powers declare war on the U.S. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway lasted four days, from June 4 to June 8. It was a struggle between aircraft, with the American forces winning against the Japanese. -
Surrender at Stalingrad
The surrender of the sixth German army at Satlingrad was a major turning point in the war. The Germans retreated from Russia, making for a huge Allied victory. -
End of War in Africa
Axis Powers surrender to the Allies in North Africa. -
Free Rome
Rome is liberated by the Allies. -
D-Day
Allied soldiers landed on the beach of Normandy. This was a major turning point in World War II, as it was the final push that gave the Allies power over Hitler and the Axis Powers. -
VE Day
This day was the offical end of war in Europe. The Allies accepted Germany's surrender. -
German Surrender
Germany surrenders to the Soviet Union. -
Bombing of Hiroshima
The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan., killing 78,000 people, and injuring thousands more. -
Bombing of Nagasaki
The U.S. atomically bombed Nagasaki, Japan. -
VJ Day
Japan surrendered to the Allies.
