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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.
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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.
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German troops invade Austria and incorporate Austria into the German Reich in what is known as the Anschluss.
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Germany invaded Poland. Poland had surrendered to the Germans and the country was occupied.
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Germany and the Soviet Union made signed a treaty to not be involved in military action against each other for the next 10 years
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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.
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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.
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Pearl Harbor was when Japan's naval base bombed the United states at Pearl Harbor.
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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.
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The Battle of Midway was a crucial and decisive naval battle in the Pacific Theatre.
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Eisenhower led troops through the invasion of North Africa. This invasion was refered to as "Torch"
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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.
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The Eurpoean allies attempt to free Europe from Nazi Germany. The U.S. Landed in Normandy.
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Madjdanek concentration camp, located in Lubin, was the first Nazi concentration camp to be freed by the allies.
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A major German offensive campaign launched through Wallonia in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg on the Western Front toward the end of WW2
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United States forces landed on and captured the Japenese island of Iwo Jima.
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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.
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V-E Day marks the allied victory in Europe. It is still celebrated today.
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American bombers dropped the first nuclear bomb on Japan. The explosion wiped out 90 percent of the city and immediately killed 80,000 people.
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Japan ceased fighting in World War II. Also known as victory over Japan day.
