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Adolf Hitler becomes the leader of Germany.
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The Japanese attack China.
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The Germans take over Austria.
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Poland is invaded by German and Soviet troops.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt is re-elected as president of the United States for a third term.
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Japanese planes bomb Pearl Harbor, located in the U.S.
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Japan takes over the Philippines.
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General Montgomery leads the Allies to a victory over the Axis troops in North Africa.
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The Allies send invasion forces to Normandy, France.
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Germany surrenders.
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Japan surrenders.
