Ww2

World War II Timeline- Alex Trivett

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    German Blitzkrieg

    Blitzkrieg was a German war tactic characterized by quick, short, powerful attacks to break through the enemies line of defense.
  • Germany invades Poland

    Known as the September Campaign, Germany invades Poland, and the Soviets see it as and opportunity for land, causing a joint invasion.
  • Pearl Harbor

    Pearl Harbor
    A surprise attack by Japanese Air Force. This took place in Hawaii against the United States Navy base. In total, 2,403 American soldiers died and 1,178 were injured.
  • D-Day

    D-Day
    D-Day was an invasion into Northern France by the Allied Forces. This day started the battle of Normandy. Allied Forces landed on Normandy beach. This would carry on to further WW2.