WWII Events

Hitler Invades Rhineland*

Mar 24, 1936

Hitler would send troops into Rhineland, not only claiming an important land, but also signifying the beginning of the growth of the German land area.

Germany Annexes Austria

Mar 12, 1938

This event would signify the unification of Germany and Austria as a new alliance, and would only make Germany even stronger.

Germans Conquer Czechoslovakia

Mar 15, 1939

This would also be another step in Germany's conquering of the nearby lands.

German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact*

Aug 23, 1939

Hitler and Stalin sign a nonaggression pact that is supposedly to be in effect for ten years. Obviously, this isn't the case, as Hitler soon after breaks the pact.

Hitler Invades Poland*

Sep 3, 1939

This event was extremely important, as it determined the "start date" of World War II.

Battle of France*

May 10, 1940

This event is extremely important, as this would prove Germany's power and would also put the Allies at a major disadvantage.

Battle of Britain*

Jul 10, 1940

This event would be extremely vital to the Allies, as it would be the first loss for Germany, which would instill a sense of hope in the Allied powers.

Hitler Breaks Nonaggression Pact*

Jun 22, 1941

This pact breaking would be vital, as it would cause the USSR to switch sides, from the Axis powers to the Allied powers.

Japanese Bombing of Pearl Harbor*

Dec 7, 1941

This event would be crucial, as it would accelerate the US getting involved in WWII. Without it, the US would have most likely taken a lot longer to get involved in the war.

Bataan Death March

Apr 9, 1942

Hours after Pearl Harbor, Japan bombed the Philippines. After surrendering at the Bataan Peninsula, American and Filipino troops were forced to march a staggering 65 miles.

Battle of Stalingrad*

Aug 1, 1942

This event would be very important, as it would be Germany's first "surrender", and it would also be (arguably) the bloodiest battle in world history.

D-Day*

Jun 6, 1944

This would be important, as this would be the beginning of the downfall for the Axis powers.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki*

Aug 6, 1945

These would be crucial, if not the most crucial, events in WWII. These would be the damage causers that would make Japan, the last Axis Power, recede from the war.