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Hitler becomes leader
On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler becomes the leader of Germany. -
Japanese Attack
The Japanese atack China on July 7. 1937. -
Germans Take Over
On March 15, 1938, the Germans take over Austria. -
Poland Invaded
Poland is invaded by the Nazi's and the Soviet troops on September 1, 1939. -
Roosevelt Elected Third Term
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is re-reelected as president of the United States of America for a third term. -
Pearl Harbor Bombed
Japanese planes bomb Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. -
Japan Takes Philipines
The Japanese take over the Philipine Islands on January 2, 1942. -
Gen. Montgomery in Africa
General Montgomery leads the Allies to a victory over the Axis troops in North Africa. -
D-Day
The Allies send invasion forces to Normady, France. -
V-E Day
On May 8, 1945, Germany surrenders to the Allied powers. -
V-J Day
On August 15, 1945, Japan surrenders to the Allied powers.
