-
On September 1, 1939 Germany invaded Poland to gain territory. This ultimately led to Poland's allies, Britain and France, to declare war on Germany. -
In September 17, 1939 The Soviet Union, only 16 days after Germany began to invade, agreed to help Germany capture Poland in return for a portion of the land.
-
On September 27, 1939 Warsaw surrendered to the Germans and allowed Poland to last to remain for 9 days until being captured. -
During December in 1939 The first major battle at sea was the battle of The River Plate. During this battle the British ship destroyed the German pocket Battleships.
-
On April 8, 19400 Germany invaded Norway. That invasion marked the end of the Phony War. -
On March 10, 1940 Britain had elected a new Prime Minister, his name is Winston Churchill. the same day, Germany invades Belgium. -
The British retreated to Dunkirk in France when they were backed into a corner by the Nazis.
-
On June 14, 1940 Germany captured Paris.
-
In May of 1942 Congress allowed women to join the military. This was possible because congress had created the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. Not long after, the coast guard, navy, and marines followed suit and set up women's units. -
Just a few hours after Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces landed on the Philippines and the American troops were outnumbered. Their commander General Douglas MacArthur, retreated to Bataan Peninsula. The troops help out for three months. By March they ate their cavalry horses and mules.
