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World War II begins when Nazi Germany invades Poland’s capital in a massive attack.
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Germany invades Norway and Denmark
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France signs its official surrender to Germany.
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Germany begins its bombing raid against Great Britain in the Battle of Britain.
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talian troops invade British-controlled Egypt in an attempt to expand Italian territories in North Africa and capture the strategically important Suez Canal.
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Japan overcomes British resistance and captures Singapore, Britain's last strategic foothold in the East.
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Japan overcomes Allied efforts and completes the capture of Burma, ending British rule in the country.
