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WW2 Timeline

By ashiamalcorn
  • Battle of Great Britain

    Battle of Great Britain

    The Germans bombed England, but the British air force stopped them from invading the country.
  • The Bombing of Pearl Harbor

    The Bombing of Pearl Harbor

    Convinced the United States to join WW2.
  • Battle of Okinawa

    Battle of Okinawa

    The US captured the most southern island of Japan. Medic Doss.
  • Battle of Midway

    Battle of Midway

    The US was very much outnumbered in this battle, but managed to win.
  • Battle of Stalingrad

    Battle of Stalingrad

    Lasted a whole 5 months, between the Nazis and the Soviets. About 2.2 million died from this, and the Soviets eventually won.
  • Operation Torch

    Operation Torch

    The Allies went to stop the Nazis from expanding anymore from North Africa.
  • Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Program

    Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Program

    A group that was established to protect cultural property during and after WW2.
  • The Battle of Kursk

    The Battle of Kursk

    In the Russian city Kursk, the largest tank battle.
  • D-Day Invasion

    D-Day Invasion

    Allied invasion of Normandy, France, largest seaborne invasion.
  • Battle of Bulge

    Battle of Bulge

    Allied forces dealt a heavy blow to Germany's forces. Hitler's last shot.
  • Battle of Iwo Jima

    Battle of Iwo Jima

    A major battle between the Japanese Imperial Army and US Navy and Marines. Created a path to the Battle of Okinawa and US victory.
  • FDR Death

    FDR Death

    Roosevelt dies of a brain hemorrhage, and Truman takes his place.
  • Hitler Death

    Hitler Death

    Hitler supposedly commits suicide in his bunker.
  • Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

    Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

    Little boy.
  • Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

    Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

    Fat man.