WWII Europe

By annieg1247

  • Germany Invading Poland

    Germany started the WWII by invading Poland.

  • Britain and France Declaration of War

    This event officially started the WWII in Europe.
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    Germany's Invasions

    Germany furthers the war by invading Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France.

  • Germany Invading Soviet Union

    German troops advanced deep into the Soviet Union.
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    Jews in WWII

    Germany deported millions of Jews to ghettos and to killing centers. This event lead to large amount of killings and is considered unethical.

  • Britain Bombing Germany

    Britain carried out a raid on the German city of Cologne with a thousand bombers, which bring the war back to Germany.
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    Allies' Success

    Allied air forces bombed industrial plants and cities in Reich, reducing much of urban Germany.

  • Soviet's Defeat

    A final Soviet offensive enabled Soviet forces to encircle the German capital, Berlin.

  • Hitler's Suicide

    Germany's leader Hitler committed suicide.

  • Germany's Surrender

    Germany surrendered to Western Allies at Reims on May 7th and to Britain on May 9th.