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World War II Europe Timeline

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  • Nonaggression Pact

    Nonaggression Pact

    Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Nonaggression Pact, which secretly accepts Germany's plan to invade Poland.
  • Germany Invades Poland

    Germany Invades Poland

    Germany invades Poland in a blitzkrieg, which is a "lightning war." England and France declare war on Germany. This is the official start of World War II.
  • Isolationism

    Isolationism

    American sentiment heavily favored isolationism. The US declares neutrality.
  • Canada Declares War on Germany.

    Canada Declares War on Germany.

  • Poland Surrenders

    Poland Surrenders

    Warsaw, Poland, surrenders to German forces. Poland is partitioned by Germany and Russia.
  • First Attack on Britain

    First Attack on Britain

    The Germans damage cruisers South-Hampton and Edinburgh and ther destroyer Mohawk.
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    The Winter War

    The Soviet Union invades Finland and occupy a part of Poland. They end up taking over Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia.
  • The Soviet Union Is Kicked Out of the League of Nations

    The Soviet Union Is Kicked Out of the League of Nations

    The Soviet Union is expelled from the League of Nations for its aggression against Finland.
  • Olympics Canceled

    Olympics Canceled

    The 1940 Olympic Games, which were supposed to be held in Finland, are cancelled.
  • British Drop Bombs on German Soil

    British Drop Bombs on German Soil

    The British drop the first bombs on German soil as the RAF hits the seaplane base at Hornum.
  • Germany invades Denmark and Norway

    Germany invades Denmark and Norway

  • Germany invades Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg.

    Germany invades Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg.

    Germany invades Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg. British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain resigns. Winston Churchill replaces him.