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Start of War
German forces invade Poland, starting World War II -
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Upon hearing news of the war, 3,000,000 Civilians evacuate from cities in England, chiefly London, to live in the countryside until the war, or at least threat of danger, is over. -
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World War II - Start to Finish
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France Falls
Germany begins occupation of Northern France after France signed an armistice agreement with Germany. Southern France is set up as an "independent" state with it's capital in Vichy, France, coining its Nickname. A renowned WWI Veteran and French Military Leader is set up as head honcho. -
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Congress Authorizes the construction of 200 new naval vessels to increase the United State's fleet size by 70%. The total cost for the new ships is over $4 Billion, Defense Spending is raised to over $5 Billion -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japan strikes a critical blow to the U.S. Navy forces stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii which officially brings the U.S.A. into the war. The U.S. Declares War within a matter of hours, Germany and Italy (as promised) declare war upon the U.S. in the following days. -
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New York City goes into lockdown - Japanese citizens are rounded up by the FBI and sent to Ellis Island while vital Civil, Governmental and Military resources and personnel are guarded. -
Germany Fails to Conquer Russia
The Red Army demolishes the last 330,000 German troops stranded outside of Stalingrad. Most are captured, bringing the total German Casualties in Russia to over 500,000 men. -
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A draft is issued, which requires all men between the ages of 18 and 38 to join the Military or get a "war job", ie. the building of planes. The draft expects 10 out of every 14 men to sign up. -
Operation Neptune is Launched
Operation Neptune, a joint military strike force by the allied nations on the beaches of Normandy, lead about 200,000 men into attack. At around 12:30 AM, 24,000 airborne troupes were dropped behind enemy lines to take out key infrastructure, while a combined forceof over 160,000 amphibious assault troops and 195,700 Naval personnel on over 5,000 ships lead the largest amphibious invasion in human history. -
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The United States holds a vigil in order to speed allied forces upon their way to victory on the beaches of Normandy. Vigil is lead by President Roosevelt via a radio broadcas -
Berlin Falls to Russia
The last 70,000 Nazi Troops in Italy and Austria lay down their arms and surrender. Russia captures Germany's capital city, Berlin. -
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People of Moscow go wild, celebrating their victory -
Germany Surrenders to Allied Forces
Germany surrenders unconditionally to Allied forces, bringing the war in Europe officially to a close just one week after Hitler's Suicide. -
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A temporary "Shaef Ban" on the associated press is lifted after protests by Newspapers and the Public -
Japan Surrenders to U.S.A.
Japan surrenders to the U.S. after the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on two of its cities, Nagasaki and Hiroshima, in early August of 1945. -
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Holiday traffic over Labor Day Weekend causes greatest "City Exodus" since pre-war days. No worries however since "gas is plenty and the weather looks fine". President urges for a peaceful holiday but cautions of work yet to come.
