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The Non-Aggression Act was signed by Hitler in January
1934. Hitler signed the act with Poland in order to avoid
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On September 1, 1939 Germany invades Poland six years after the signing of the
Non-Aggression Act. Hitler invaded Poland because of the German-Soviet Pact. This
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On September 3, 1939 the Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and France declare war on Germany. Before this these countries were trying to appease Germany by giving into certain German demands.
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On September 5, 1939 the United States declares its neutrality in World War II. This is ironic because when the Lend-Lease Act is signed the United States gives weapons and money to Great Britain and those countries that were against Germany.
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On April 9, 1940 Germany invades Denmark and Norway. Although the invasion of Denmark and Norway had no significant role in World War II it was a significant even in the modernization of military forces.
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On May 10, 1940 Winston Churchill becomes the British Prime Minister. Winston Churchill lead Great Britain for majority of World War II and dealt a lot with the Navy.
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On September 27, 1940 Germany, Italy, and Japan signed the Three-Power Act. This act brought together the Axis powers.
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On September 3, 1941 the first gas chambers in Auschwitz concentration camp were Used. These gas chambers mad mass murders of the people in concentration camps Even more convenient.
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On December 7, 1941 the Japanese launched a surprise attack on America. This attack Was on Pearl Harbor and declared war on Great Britain and the United States.
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On December 8, 1941 the United States declared war on Japan and the Axis powers. At This time the United States was being led by Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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On December 11, 1941 Germany and Italy declare war on the United States. This is Because of the Three-Powers Act signed by the Germans, Italians, and the Japanese
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On February 4-11, 1945 the “Big Three” meet for the first time. The Yalta Conference is when Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin meet.
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On April 12, 1945 the president of the United States Franklin Delano Roosevelt dies.The vice president (Truman) comes to power and becomes the new president.
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On May 8, 1945 the German troops surrendered to the Red Army. This day is Also known as VE-Day.
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On August 6, 1945 the United States starts testing atomic bombs. They first Dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan.
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On August 9, 1945 the United states targets Japan again with another atomic Bomb. This time they targeted Nagasaki, Japan.
