WWII Colton By kavins.10 Sep 1, 1939 Germany invaded Poland, setting off war in Europe. The Soviet Union also invaded Poland and the Baltic nations. (German Blitzkrieg) May 10, 1940 Germany invaded France and captured Paris Jun 20, 1940 Germany bombed London, and the Battle of Britain began Apr 26, 2017 Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. Apr 26, 2017 After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Germany declared war on the United States. The United States declared war on Japan and Germany Apr 26, 2017 The United States was victorious over Japan in the Battle of Midway. This victory was the turning point of the war in the Pacific Apr 26, 2017 Germany invaded the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union defeated Germany at Stalingrad, marking the turning point of the war in Eastern Europe. Apr 26, 2017 The United States gave Britain war supplies and old naval warships in return for military bases in Bermuda and the Caribbean (Lend Lease)