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Adolph Hitler becomes 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 D. Roosevelt is e-elected as president of the United States for a third term.
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Japanese planes bomb the United States.
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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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Allies send invasion forces to Normandy France
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Germany surrenders (V-E Day)
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Japan Surrenders (V-J Day)