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Rise of Fascism and Nazism
This is what a nazi believes in. And the political party it is. Fascism is form of radical authoritarian nationalism. They had a rise in power in Germany and tried to take over the world. On this date hitler became a part of the office of Nazism. -
Neutrality Act
The fact U.S. signed many act to prevent future wars. They did not want to get involved in Europen wars . This did not work because we entered WW2. We thought the loans brought us in to WW1 -
Germany’s expansion and annexation of Austria
Germany took over Austria peaceful. The country was very similar so there was a peaceful take over. Many Austrian did not want to fight the Germans. They were very happy that it was peaceful. -
sign of non aggression pact
The Soviet Union and Germany signed a pact. To take no military action against each other. This surprised the world. The Germans would later betray this pact. -
Blitzkrieg attack on Poland
The Germans used lighting warfare to crush the Polish army. The Polish were hopelessly outmatched for the brunt of the German force. The will surrender soon after these attacks. -
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Battle of Britain
German and British air forces clashed in the skies over the United Kingdom, locked in the largest sustained bombing campaign to that date. A significant turning point of World War II, the Battle of Britain ended when Germany’s Luftwaffe failed to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force despite months of targeting Britain’s air bases, military posts and, ultimately, its civilian population. Britain’s decisive victory saved the country from a ground invasion and possible occupation by German -
Lend-Lease Act
This act allowed U.S. to provide milky aid to foreign lands. This was helpful to other countries during WW2. The aid was to be repaid at the end of the war. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
This was the final straw for America carter this we finally joined the allied powers in WW2. This killed a lot of people in Hawaii. This also caused a domino affect of teaming up or called allies. -
Transition of the US home front to War production
The U.S had not officially enter the war but the had begu to ration and star victory gardens. So when the the U.S enter the war the were ready. Their military was ready and primed. They were not surprised when they were stacked. -
Battle of midway
This a was a decisive naval battle. It was useful in ending the fight with Japan. The U.S. sunk a fleet of Japanese fleets. -
Battle of Stalingrad
The Soviet Union was able to keep the Germans at bay. This is one of the bloodiest battle in the war. The Soviet Union cosinder this to a great victory for them. -
D day
The Allies invade Normandy. This is very significant day. This freed Western Europe from the Nazies. This was very important to the allies attacking hitters army. -
Liberation of Madjdanek
The Allies were able to free the prisoners in this camp. Many died of starvation and this was a good for the Allies. Many Jew catholic and gays were freed. -
The Battle of the Bulge
The Germans tried to go through dense forest to reach France. This was heavy casualties and there was a slight victory in the Allies favor. The Allies knew the forest and the Germans had a lack fuel. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
This naval battle force the need for a Japanesse naval base. It was a success. Ot was long and tiring. Out of it came The most American picture ever taken. -
V E day
This was the day that Germany and it allies surrender. It is continually celebrated as a historical day of victory. Every one was celebrating. -
Battle of Okinawa
This was the last and largest naval battle. This was the invasion of Japan. This was largely successful. -
V J day
This is the day everyone celebrate the victory of Japan. This was another day of great celebration for all of the Allies. This was the day of their formal surrender. -
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The U.S. dropped the first atomic bomb. This is historic because of the fact that this was a step in modern warfare. This caused Japan to surrender.Calls was one of the first nuclear bombs ever dropped.
