World War Two Major Events Timeline

  • Germany invaded Poland

    Germany invaded Poland
    Germany invaded Poland, settings off war in Europe. The Soviet Union also invaded Poland and the Baltic nations. (German Blitzkrieg)
  • Germany invaded France and captured Paris

    Germany invaded France and captured Paris
  • Germany bomed London, and the Battle of Britian began

    Germany bomed London, and the Battle of Britian began.
  • The United States gave Brtian war supplies and old naval warships in return for military bases in Bermuda and the Caribbean (Lend Lease)

    The United States gave Brtian war supplies and old naval warships in return for military bases in Bermuda and the Caribbean (Lend Lease)
  • Japan bombed Pearl Harbor

    Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
  • After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Germany declared war on the United States. The United States declared war on Japan and Germany

    After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Germany declared war on the United States. The United States declared war on Japan and Germany.
  • The United States was victorious over Japan in the Battle of Midway. This victory was the turning point of the war in Pacific

    The United States was victorious over Japan in the Battle of Midway. This victory was the turning point of the war in Pacific.