World War II

The Invasion of Poland

Sep 1, 1939

newspaperThe German forces invade Poland, bombing the capital Warsaw with planes. They attacked without a warning with 1.5 million troops penetrating the country.

Britain and France Declare War on Germany

Sep 3, 1939

telegraphBritain and France are now at war with Germany for the invasion to Poland two days ago. They threaten Germany to withdrawal from Poland territory or those two countries would have a conflict.

Germany and France Sign Armistice

Jun 22, 1940

newspaperThis treaty was used so that the hostilities between Germany and France would end after signing it. The conditions were that two thirds of France would be occupied by Germans. The french army disbanded and France must bear with the cost of the German invasion.

Operation Judgment Cancelled

Oct 27, 1940

newspaperthe Operation JJudgment was the attack towards Taranto, but it was cancelled because Hitler concentrated his attention to the USSR. Also during October, Italian forces such as Mussilini, invades Greece.

German Troops Enter Bulgaria

Mar 10, 1941

truestoryBritish forces also invade Ethopia and Italy launches a major attack on Greeks.

Operation Barbarossa

Jun 22, 1941

radio newsNazi Germany invades the Soviet Union. It was the largest military operation of World War 2.

U.S. Occupies Iceland

Jul 6, 1941

ArticleBritain and Russia also occupy Iran. British-French Syria-Lebannon armistice sign armistice. U.S.freezes Japanese and Chinese assets.

Pearl Harbor Attack

Dec 7, 1941

newspaperJapan attacks the United States, and bombs the Pearl Harbor.

Final Solution Begins

Jan 20, 1942

Article15 high party Nazi German officials of the government gatered to discuss the implementation of what they called "The Final Solutin of the Jewish Question" Hitlers solution of killing the Jew population

Star of David Dresscode

Apr 7, 1942

newspaperThe German SS pilice leader requires all Jews to wear the Yellow star in the exterior of their clothing to make it easier to see who are the Jews.

Battle of Midway

Jun 5, 1942

NewspaperA battle between U.S and Japan. The United States defeats Japan since they were outnumbered. Tthey knew how to crack Japans code and damage their Navy. It was a sea and air battle.

Battle of Guadalcanal

Aug 7, 1942

newspaperA miliray campaign fought around the island of Guadalcanal against the Empire of Japan. Allied troops drove away Japanese forces from the pacific island.

Nazis Surrender

Feb 6, 1943

newspaperThe remainder of the Nazi forces from the battle of Stalingrid surrender. The last general was captured so the liberation of Stalingrid is officially over.

D-Day

Jun 6, 1944

newspostAllied troops align in the French Coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy. British and American troops launch an invasion of France,