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Mark the beginning of World War 2
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Britain and France declared war on Germany
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no real action taken by Britain and France, still preparing for war.
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Invaded France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg, Germany wins.
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evacuation of British and allied troops from Dunkirk, France
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They surrender and Germany occupy north and west of France- now running France.
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Air campaign fought by Raf and German Luftwaffe
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German Luftwaffe bomb British civilians especially in London
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Japan, Italy Germany sign official pact, agreeing to be a team in the war.
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Italy invade North Africa to try and expand its empire.
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Germany launch Barbarossa invading Soviet Union- bad decision.
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Japan attack U.S naval base at Pearl harbour, Hawaii, leading to U.S entry of war.
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Plans for 'Final Solution' are discussed.
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A decisive naval battle in the Pacific.
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Allied invasion of French North Africa.
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In Russia between invasion of German soldiers and Russia. A turning point on the Eastern Front.
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Allied leaders discuss strategies.
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Allied invasion of Normandy, France.
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Leading to the liberation Paris (from German Army) on August 25.
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A major German counteroffensive.
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A concentration camp by Soviet forces
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Harry S. Truman becomes president
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Marking the unconditional surrender of Germany.
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Dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.
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Dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.
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Officially ending World War 2.