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Leader of Germany, Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler becomes the leader of Germany. He acted as the military and political leader of Germany from 1933 until 1945. -
China got Attacked
On July 7, 1937 a clash occurred between Chinese and Japanese troops near Peiping in North China. Thats when war started. -
Germans and Austria
In March 1938, as part of Hitler's quest for uniting all German-speaking people and for Lebensraum, Germany took over Austria without bloodshed. -
Poland Gets Invaded
Poland is invaded by German and Soviet troops. The invasion ended on 6 October 1939. The Molotov–Tojo agreement between the USSR and Japan was signed on 15 September 1939. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt Re-elected
Franklin D. Roosevelt is re-elected as president of the United States for a third term.Roosevelt signed a "lend-lease" bill in March 1941 to enable the nation to furnish aid to nations at war with Germany and Italy. -
United States gets Bombed
The Japanese planes bombes the Unites States -
Japan In The Philippines
Japan takes over the Philippines. The defending forces outnumbered the Japanese invaders by 3 to 2, but were a mixed force of non-combat experienced regular, national guard, constabulary, and newly created Commonwealth units -
General Montgomery in North Africa
General Montgomery leads the Allies to a victory over the Axis troops in North Africa -
Invasion Sent to Normandy, France
The Allies sent invasion forces to Normandy, France. It was the amphibious invasion to ever take place. -
Japan Surrenders
Japan surrenders V-J Day -
Germany Surrendered
Germany surrenered V-E Day
