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Rise of Fascism and Nazism
Fascism is an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization. Nazism is the belief that Germans are superior to all ther racial groups. -
Neutrality Act
They were a response to the turmoil in Europe and Asia. The legacy of the Neutrality Acts is widely regarded as having been generally negative. -
Germany’s expansion and annexation of Austria
German troops invade Austria and incorporate Austria into the German Reich in what is known as the Anschluss. -
Blitzkrieg attack on Poland
Germany invaded Poland. Poland had surrendered to the Germans and the country was occupied. -
Signing of the Non-Aggression Pact (Germany and U.S.S.R.)
Germany and the Soviet Union made signed a treaty to not be involved in military action against each other for the next 10 years -
Battle of Britian
The Battle of Britain is the Second World War air campaign by the German Air Force against the United Kingdom during the summer and autumn of 1940. -
Lend-Lease Act
The Lend-Lease Act allowed for the US to send military aid to foreign countries during the war. They sent things such as food, weapons, and money. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor was when Japan's naval base bombed the United states at Pearl Harbor. -
Transition of the US home front to War production
The U.S had not officially enter the war but the had started to ration and star victory gardens. When they entered the war the were ready. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was a crucial and decisive naval battle in the Pacific Theatre. -
Invasion of Africa by Eisenhower
Eisenhower led troops through the invasion of North Africa. This invasion was refered to as "Torch" -
Battle of Stalingrad
Major battle of World War II where Nazi Germany and its allies fought the Soviet Union for control of the city of Stalingrad in the south-western Soviet Union. -
D-Day
The Eurpoean allies attempt to free Europe from Nazi Germany. The U.S. Landed in Normandy. -
Liberation of Madjdanek (concentration camp)
Madjdanek concentration camp, located in Lubin, was the first Nazi concentration camp to be freed by the allies. -
The Battle of the Bulge
A major German offensive campaign launched through Wallonia in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg on the Western Front toward the end of WW2 -
Battle of Iwo Jima
United States forces landed on and captured the Japenese island of Iwo Jima. -
Battle of Okinawa
It was the largest amphibious landing in the Pacific theater. It also resulted in the largest casualties with over 100,000 Japanese casualties and 50,000 casualties for the Allies. -
V-E Day
V-E Day marks the allied victory in Europe. It is still celebrated today. -
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
American bombers dropped the first nuclear bomb on Japan. The explosion wiped out 90 percent of the city and immediately killed 80,000 people. -
V-J Day
Japan ceased fighting in World War II. Also known as victory over Japan day.
