Timeline: WW2

Jul 7, 1937

July,7,1937 Japanese invasion of China

Since Japan aspired to grow its influence across China's territories, china began opposing. In order to demolish nationalist government, Chiang Kai-shek, Japan took over massive areas in eastern China in 1937. China received aid from Britain, France, and United States. The bombing of cities by the Japanese air force killed many Chinese. By the war's end, an estimated 10 to 20 million Chinese civilians were dead. http://www.history.co.uk/study-topics/history-of-ww2/sino-japanese-war

Aug 23, 1939

Ribbentop/Molotov Pact (Nazi-Soviet pact)

On August 23, 1939, the Nazi-Soviet nonaggression act was signed. This pact basically said that there would be no war from neither side. They also would divide up Poland and other parts of Europe. The pact had caused concern in Britain and France. It led to destruction of Poland, and later Hitler violated the pact to no surprise (cause he’s a hoe). http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/mwh/ir1/nazisovietpactrev1.shtml

Sep 1, 1939

German Blitzkrieg (1939-1940)

A blitzkrieg is a German term for "lightning war". It's a surprise attack used to create disorganization among the enemy. Its goal was to form fear and disturbance among the enemy and catch them off guard. Germany launched a blitzkrieg on Poland in 1939, and then later on Belgium, Netherlands, and France in 1940. This method got Hitler to take over and control countries much faster. It had horrible effect in the first years of WW2. https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005070

Sep 1, 1939

Germany's invasion of Poland

Hitler decided his goal was to expand the German speakers' living space by invading Austria and Czechoslovakia. He wished that the attack of Poland would be accepted and would bring all German speaking countries together to unite at last. On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland. France& Britain were not persuaded that the attack was a protective act, so they declared war on Germany, which was 1 of the start ups of World War 2. https://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005070

Jun 14, 1940

Fall of Paris

On June 14, 1940, German troops enter and takeover Paris. By the time German tanks entered, millions of Parisians had fled. Which made it much easier for Germany to slither their way in. The German interrogated and spied. Hitler planned to scandal the French and to revenge the German setback. The French army was disbanded. http://www.theguardian.com/century/1940-1949/Story/0,,128218,00.html

Jun 22, 1941

Operation Barborossa

On June 22, 1941, Hitler invaded the Soviet Union. It was the largest operation of WW2. Germany anticipated the start of the war against the Communists and Jews. Hitler’s main reason was that he wanted the Ural Mountains. The Soviet Union stood strong& tall even through harsh bombing. As winter set in, the German army weakens. It became a turning point for Stalin. Russia was able to defeat Germany by attacking from both sides. http://www.history.co.uk/study-topics/history-of-ww2/barbarossa

Dec 7, 1941

Pearl Harbor

On December 7, 1941, Japanese planes attacked Peal Harbor. Earlier the U.S stopped trade with Japan, this embargo guided to the confrontation. The Japanese were able to extinguish 19 of the U.S ships. More than 2,000 American soldiers died in the attack, and 1,000 injured. One day after the attack, President Roosevelt decided to declare war on Japan. Japan allies declare war on the Unites States, making U.S finally join in on the war. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor

Jul 17, 1942

Battle of Midway

The fight began on June 3, 1942. The Japanese were trying to snatch the Midway Island. Isoroku sent aircrafts to occupy& terminate the America fleet& so attack Midway. The U.S had broken the Japanese naval code, getting the Americans ready to fight. The battle ended the threat of the Japanese invasion in the Pacific, and it marked a turning point of the military struggle between the both nations. http://www.nationalww2museum.org/learn/education/for-students/ww2-history/at-a-glance/midway.html

Jul 17, 1942

Battle of Stalingrad

On July 17, 1942, Germany bombs Stalingrad, leaving it to be the bloodiest battle for the Russians. It combined military& civilian causalities of practically 2 million. The attack as a whole was apart of Hitler’s plan to take over Russia. Hitler failed to capture Stalingrad due to strong Russian opposition. Thus making a turning point for the allies as it stopped Hitler from grasping the Union. http://listverse.com/2012/09/17/top-10-facts-about-the-battle-of-stalingrad/

Dec 28, 1942

The Manhattan Project

On December 28, 1942, Roosevelt agreed to the authorization for the Manhattan Project. It was a research project to manufacture the 1st atomic bombs. The U.S was attentive that Germany was hurrying to form the atomic bombs. Hitler would use it as a defense. The plan put an end to WW2, forced Japan to surrender, and it also gave other countries an idea to develop bombs that were more powerful. http://www.nuclearfiles.org/menu/key-issues/nuclear-weapons/history/pre-cold-war/manhattan-project/

Jul 24, 1943

Operation Gomorrah

On July 24, 1943, Britain sprung bombs on Hamburg, Germany. After Britain had lost around 167 civilians from the German bombing, it was time for Germany to get the revenge they deserve. The attack continued to November of that year. When it was over, 9,000 tons of explosives were dropped, killing 30,00 people, and destroying 280,000 buildings. Hitler thought that this was the end of the war for him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCYPrur6ssU

Sep 3, 1943

Allied invasion of Italy

On September 3, 1943, the British army began the allied invasion of Italy. The Italian government surrendered to the Allies. There was an agreement that they would be treated sympathetically if Italy would help the Allies evacuate the Germans from Italy. Later that month, Mussolini was declared leader of the Nazi state in Italy after he was saved. Rome had then fell in June 1944. Opening a second front to help the USSR. http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/defeat/italy-invaded.htm

Jun 6, 1944

D-Day

June 6,1944, the united powers landed on the beach of Normandy, beginning the freedom of the Western Europe from the Nazi’s control. The allies recognized that an attack of the district was crucial for winning the war since Hitler’s armies were in control. Towards the end, 155,000 troops had effectively taken Normandy’s beaches. D-Day was basically the start to the end of Hitler&the Germans. https://www.army.mil/d-day/

Feb 13, 1945

Operation Thunderclap

This process was a conversation between the Allies to bomb eastern cites of Germany. The allies hoped to interrupt the transport infrastructure behind the eastern front. Additionally, they wanted to show the German population that the Nazi regime had been unsuccessful to them. Bad weather had forced for the bombing of Dresden. The allies planned to execute a large number of Germans that would crush their self-esteem. http://ww2orc.tripod.com/id15.htm

Feb 19, 1945

Battle of Iwo Jima

On February 19, 1945, American soldiers made their move on the Japanese home islands (Iwo Jima). This was basically a mission for the U.S to take control of the Japanese airfields. It was inspired by the aspiration to get a place where B-29 bombers damaged over Japan could land without going all the way to the Marianas. There were 20,000 Japanese against 110,000 Americans. American soldiers seized Iwo Jima. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-iwo-jima

Apr 1, 1945

Battle of Okinawa

On April 1, 1945, allied forces attack the island of Okinawa. It was considered the bloodiest battle of the Pacific war. It was part of the allied powers to invade Japan. Two days after the landing. The allied soldiers faced a tough Japanese disagreement. Extreme bombing and shelling happened at this time. After 82 days, the allied forces had taken over Okinawa. About 2 months later japan had finally surrendered. http://www.historynet.com/battle-of-okinawa-operation-iceberg.htm

May 8, 1945

VE Day

V-Day was a holiday celebrated by U.S and Britain on May 8, 1945. Celebrating the defeat of the Nazi armed forces. Jailbirds were free and sent back to their homes to enjoy the special day. People were thankful and held parties in the streets. It was no end to the impact of the war on the people. The war versus Japan was not still not over. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/victory-in-europe

Aug 6, 1945

Dropping of the atomic bombs

On August 1945, the U.S dropped 2 atomic bombs on Hiroshima on Aug 6th and Nagasaki on Aug 9th. The 1st explosion damaged 90% the city of Hiroshima and killed up to 80,000 people. Many innocent people were affected by the radiation contact. The Nagasaki bomb happened 3 days later, killing 40,000 people. Japan’s emperor announced the country’s surrender on August 14 due to too much death and chaos. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atomic-bomb-dropped-on-hiroshima

Aug 14, 1945

VJ Day

On August 14, 1945, Japan publicizes their surrender to the Allies, concluding the World War 2. Both August 14 and 15 have been known as “ Victory Over Japan Day”. People started celebrating this Memorial Day across the U.S. This marked the ending of World War 2. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/v-j-day

Dec 25, 1945

Battle of Bulge

The Battle of the Bulge happened on the 16 of December 1944 till the 25 January 1945. It was a major German offensive campaign created through the compactly timbered Ardennes region of Wallonia in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg on the Western Front toward the end of World War II in Europe. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-the-bulge

Dec 24, 1978