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Japanese invasion of Manchuria
Manchuria was invaded by the Empire of Japan. The Japanese established provinces that only lasted till the end of WWII. So what? Japan then controlled the main line of communicaton between Korea and Manchuria. -
Hitler made Chancellor of Germany
Hitler was made Chancellor of Germany to keep and create a more stable government with his ideas. So what? When Hitler became Chancellor, he rose to power. -
The Anschluss
German troops march into Austria, gaining control over Austria with Germany's policy. So what? Germany kicked out all Jews to gain control. -
Kristallnacht
"Knight of Broken Glass" was a common name for Kirstllnacht. This was a program against Jews, destroying many Jewish stores, buildings, churches, homes, and hospitals. So what? Many people believe this was the start to the beginning of The Holocaust. -
Invasion of Poland
Germany invaded Poland by destroying Polish defense Army by massive shells and bombs. So what? This led to Britain and France to declare war on Germany for disturbing their neighbor. -
Dunkirk
A battle that evacuated Britain and Allied forces in Europe. It was the battle between the Allies and Germany. So what? It was important because the Allies gained control and kicked out Germany's powerful army. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
A surprise strike by Japan's Navy against the U.S. naval base on Hawaii, damaging many U.S. ships. So what? This attack led to the United States entering WWII. -
Bataan Death March
American and Filipino prisoners of the war were forced to march the 60-mile march. So what? Prisoners left behind were forced to die and suffer during WWII. -
Battle of the Midway
Battle fought near the U.S. Pacific base representing Japan's Pacific Ocean War . So what? U.S. and Japan became equal and the U.S. took the offensive. -
D-Day
Allied troops went to the beaches of Normandy to fight Nazi, Germany. So what? The Allies gained control over a good part of Normandy. -
Battle of the Bulge
Germany's army intended to cut through the Allied forces to turn the war into Hitler's favor. So what? This was Hitler's start of gaining power and control. -
Yalta Conference
Yalta conference was the WWII meeting between the government of the U.S., United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union. So what? This helped the 3 to come together and figure out a plan for governing post-way Europe. -
V E Day
V E Day is a public holiday to mark the date when WWII Allies accepted Germany's surrender. So what? This event ended Adolf Hitler's power of control. -
The bombing of Hiroshima
The United States used a massive atomic weapon against Japan which killed about 70,000 people. So what? The U.S. was steaming after the attack on Pearl Harbor so they wanted to attack back, destroying most of the entire city of Hiroshima, Japan. -
V J Day
This day is celebrated because Japan surrendered in 1945, which is known as the "Victory over Japan Day." So what? Japan surrendered causing WWII to end.