WWII

Hitlery Invades Poland

Sep 1, 1939

Hitler begins WWII by invading Poland

WWII

Period: Sep 1, 1939 to Aug 30, 1945

Hitler Invades France

May 10, 1940

After defeating Poland, Hitler turns his attention to France and invades on May 10, 1940.

Attack on Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Japan sends 353 airplanes in a attack on the naval base of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. US forces are caught completely off guard, and the US navy is severly crippled.

Battle of Stalingrad

Aug 23, 1942

Battle of Stalingrad between German forces and Soviet forces. Battle takes over 6 months, and is the bloodiest battle of WWII. Casualties reach almost 2 million. The battle ends with the Soviets victorious and German army serverly crippled

D-Day

Jun 6, 1944

History Channel Excerpt of D-DayAllied forces, mainly United States troops, launch a massive invasion in Normandy on June 6, 1944.

Death of Hitler

Apr 30, 1945

Hitler commits suicide by gunshot on April 30th 1945. Some speculate this is due to the imminent defeat of the German army as well as Hitler's fear of being captured and tried for his crimes.

Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

Aug 6, 1945

United States drops atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Absolute devastation occurs, with over 150,000 deaths.