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Non-Aggression Pact
was signed between the Soviet Union dictator Joseph Stalin and German leader, Adolf Hitler. It said that for ten years Germany and the Soviet Union promised not to attack eachother -
WW2 Begins- the defensive war
War in Europe began in September 1939, when hitler invaded Poland. German trrops/aircraft attacked Poland.France and Britain declare war on Germany.
Historical Perspective: It would have been wiser for the Polish army to assemble further back.The economic argument for delaying the German approach was reinforced by Polish national pride and military overconfidence
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c: to defend germans in Poland
q:end of second polish republic, starting of ww2, many killed,, loss od casualties -
United States Proclaims Neutrality
Historical significance:U.S will help neither side in this war. -
Canada declares war on Germany
Cause and effect: Many Canadians were shocked that Britain and France were at war with Germany yet again. In World War I, many Canadians paraded the streets at the declaration of war, -
Invasion of Denmark/Norway
Cause and effect:invasion of Denmark and Norway was a surprise attack launched by Hitler. Hitler attcked Norway and Denmark in order to protect those countries freedom and independence. -
Winston Churchill becomes leader of the British government
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after Chamberlain resigns.
historical significance: known for his military leadership ability, was appointed British prime minister in his place. He formed an all-party coalition and quickly won the popular support of Britins
continuity and change:he stopped hitler by winning world war 2 and ultimately, he gave our country freedom. He is a great inspiration to us all, and without him the war would have been lost. -
British Expeditionary Force evacuated from Dunkirk
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France surrenders to Germany
Historical significance: An Armistice is signed between Germany and France which allowed Germany to occupy two thirds of France and required the French to disband their army while also paying for the cost of the German invasion. -
The Batttle of Britain- Turning point 1
was an important battle in World War II. After Germany and Hitler had conquered most of Europe, including France, the only major country left to fight them was Great Britain.
Historical perspective:Hitler's plan to gain control of Britain was to knock out the air force by first bombing the British airfields and aircraft factories. Then he would move on to bombing Britain's cities
ethical dimension:Hitler finally stopped bombing London because he needed his bombers to invade Russia -
Hitler begins Operation Barbarossa - the invasion of Russia
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Japanese attack the US Navy in Pearl Harbor- Turning point 2
destroyed us aircraft, and killed many
the historical significance of this was putting an embargo on Japan which took away their resources for war -
Battle of Stalingrad-Turning point 3
the Nazi Army bombs the Soviet city of Stalingrad, launching one of the bloodiest battles in history.
cause and effect: outcome of the battle was the Soviets had a decisive victory over the Axis Powers. Both armies suffered heavy losses, bloody and a gruesome war but the Soviets came out succesful.
historical significance:first major loss for the Germans in WW2 -
Invasion of Sicily
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D-Day
Allied landings on the coast of France begin at Normandy. Allies gain a foothold in Europe. -
Mussolini hanged
Mussolini was caught by Italian partisans while he attempted to escape to the north. He was executed near Lake Como and then his body was hung upside down in Milan. -
Hitler dies
historical perspective: he commitied suicide because his entire world had come to an end. The war was lost, his own people wanted to kill him -
First atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima
First Atomic bomb dorpped on Hiroshima by the U.S, killing 75,000 people instantly, and injuring more than 100,000.
significance: it was the first bomb ever to be used in warefare -
Japan Surrenders
historical significance: it was the end of ww2
