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In 1931, Japan invaded Manchuria, accusing Chinese forces of sabotage. After establishing Manchukuo, Japan weakened global stability, leading to conflicts like the Second China-Japanese War and World War II -
In 1933, Hitler became Chancellor of Germany, due to his dissatisfaction with the economy and World War I. This marked a turning point in Germany and the world -
The 1941, Pearl Harbor attack prompted the US and UK to declare war on Japan, marking the beginning of US military involvement in World War II. This alliance, forming the Allied powers, ultimately led to the defeat of Axis forces -
The Munich Agreement, signed in 1938, between Nazi Germany, Italy, France, and the UK, aimed to appease Hitler by allowing him to annex Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia. However, it failed to prevent further German aggression, leading to World War II -
In 1939 Adolf Hitler violated the Munich Agreement by invading and occupying Czechoslovakia, demonstrating aggressive territorial ambitions and appeasement policies, setting the stage for World War II -
The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, signed in 1939, marked a non-aggression treaty between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, dividing Eastern Europe into Nazi and Soviet zones. However, it was broken in 1941 -
Adolf Hitler's 1939 invasion of Poland, characterized by the Blitzkrieg strategy, violated international agreements and led to the occupation of Poland by Germany and the Soviet Union, triggering World War II -
In 1939, Britain and France declared war on Germany, following Hitler's invasion of Poland. This marked a turning point in European history, triggering the devastating conflict that became World War II -
In 1940, Adolf Hitler invaded Denmark and Norway, expanding German military operations to secure sea routes and resources. The invasion showcased Hitler's ambitions in Europe during World War II -
In 1940, France signed an armistice with Germany, ending the Battle of France and marking a pivotal moment in World War II. The armistice divided France into occupied and unoccupied zones, allowing Germany to consolidate control -
In 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, causing significant damage and causing the US to declare war on Japan. This event sparked public support and reshaped the conflict -
The Battle of Stalingrad, fought between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany, marked a pivotal moment in World War II. The German Sixth Army, led by General Paulus, suffered significant losses and surrendered, marking a turning point in the war -
Operation Torch, a joint Allied invasion of North Africa in 1942, aimed to secure control of Morocco and Algeria, opening a new front against Axis forces. The success paved the way for further operations in the Mediterranean -
Paris' liberation from German occupation on August 25, 1944, marked a crucial Allied advance in Western Europe, symbolizing the end of Nazi Germany's control and boosting French people's morale -
Italy surrendered in 1943, seeking an armistice with the Allies, leading to German occupation and a significant shift in war dynamics in the Mediterranean -
The Battle of the Bulge, a major German counteroffensive, began in 1944 to split Allied forces, recapture Antwerp, and create a bulge in Allied lines. Despite heavy casualties, the Allies successfully pushed back the Germans -
In 1945, Soviet forces captured Berlin, marking a pivotal moment in the Eastern Front and the defeat of Nazi Germany. The victory ended the war in Europe, resulting in the Allies' victory -
In 1945, the US dropped the first-ever deployed nuclear bomb on Hiroshima, contributing to the end of World War II and accelerating Japan's surrender in Nagasaki, a controversial event that continues to sway ethical and historical debate -
The US dropped atomic bomb on Nagasaki in 1945, leading to widespread destruction and Japan's surrender, marking the end of World War II and causing ongoing ethical and historical debates -
Emperor Hirohito announced Japan's unconditional surrender, following atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the US and Soviet Union's entry. This marked the end of Japan's aggressive expansionist policies