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Germany invades Poland
The Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Which began WWII. -
The Soviet Union invades Poland
September 17, 1939 the Soviet Union indades Poland from the East -
US supplies Japan.
The US supplies Japan with most of there fuels even though they said they weren't taking a side. -
Italy enters the war
On June 10, 1940 is when Italy first enters the war and invades France June 21. -
Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact
In September Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact which was an agreement between the three countries. -
Pearl Harbor was bombed
Japan launches surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The bombing killed nearly 2,300 Americans. -
Bataan Death March
The Bataan Death March was on the Philipines Island. The Japanese won this battle. -
Battle of the Coral Sea
The battle that lasted May 4-8th. This battle Protected New Goinea from Japan and it was a defensive victory. -
Battle of Midway
Battle that last June 3-7th. During this battle the Japanese code was broken. Also 5 aircraft carriers were sunk on each side. -
Battle of Guadalcanal
Battle that lasted from August 7th to February 9, 1943. The battle of Guadalcanal was the first offensive battle for the US. The United States won. -
D-Day
D-Day was the battle in Normady. 150,000 troops carried across the English Channel. -
Battle of Leyte Gulf
This battle was also in the Philippines and the Naval victory was for United State. Even though we had victory Japan used a new weapon on us called the Kamikaze attack. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
This battle was 750 miles south of Tokyo. This battle is known for the raising of the flag on top of Mount Surbachi. -
Battle of Okinawa
April 1, 1945 - June 22,1945. During this batte US gets closer and closer to the home-island of Japan which makes it one of the bloodiest battles. -
FDR dies
On April 12, 1945 Roosevelt dies suddenly. We end up finding out he dies from a head injury. -
Hitler commits suicide
Hitler knew they would be after him soon so him and his wife both commits suicide. -
VE Day
VE Day is also known as Victory in Europe Day. Which marks the day the Allies celebrate the defeat of the Nazi. VE Day is known for the end of the second World War. -
Atomic bomb was first tested.
The atomic bomb was first tested in New Mexico on July 16, 1945. -
Japan Surrenders
On September 2, 1945 Japan Surrenders to the Allies, bringing an end to WWII.
