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Rise of Fascism and Nazism
The rise of fascism and nazism happened under Adolf Hitler. The Nazi party and he transformed Germany into a fascist totalitarian state. Hitler turned Germany into a dictatorship. -
Neutrality Act
The United States agreed on a act of neutrality during WWII. It didn't allow US to intervene with foreign wars or give any supplies. -
Germany’s expansion and annexation of Austria
After germany had been inside Austria, German troops entered the country on March 12, 1938, receiving the enthusiastic support of most of the population. Austria was taken into Germany. -
Signing of the Non-Aggression Pact
Surprisingly, USSR and Germany signed a pact that they would not go to war with each other for 10 years. This was surprising because we are on the brink of a world war. -
Blitzkrieg attack on Poland
German attack on Poland. It only lasted a month and the Polish surrendered to the Germans. -
Transition of the US home front to War production
Many people went from their normal jobs to helping the war. Some were drafted into the army. While others manufactured things for the war. -
Battle of Britain
Name given to the air war, when Germany attacked the United Kingdom. First air campaign of WWII during summer and autumn of 1940. -
Lend-Lease Act
providing U.S. military aid to foreign nations during World War II. It authorized the president to transfer arms or any other defense material like weapons -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
The bombing of Pearl Harbor was a military attack by the Imperial Japanese Navy. This attack lead to the United States joining WWII. -
Battle of Midway
It was a battle in the Pacific Theatre of WWII. The United States took down a fleet of Imperial Japanese ships. -
Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was a German attack on Staligrad, USSR. It was a successful Soviet defense during World War II -
Invasion of Africa by Eisenhower
the British-American invasion of French North Africa during the North African Campaign of the World War II which started on 8 November 1942. Also called Operation Gymnist. -
D-Day
Fighting with Nazi Germany at Normandy, France. Helped allies gain foothold in Europe -
Liberation of Madjdanek (concentration camp)
Freedom from a German concentration camp. In Poland, but in use by the Germans. -
The Battle of the Bulge
Adolf Hitlers plan to split the Alied Powers. The Germans used blitzkrieg attacks and it caught the US off guard. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
A major battle in which the U.S. captured the Japanese Island, Iwo Jima. This was a key defeat because it captured three Japanese controlled airfields. -
Battle of Okinawa
Largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War of WWII. Tried to take over the series of islands only 340 miles away from Japan as a airbase. -
VE day
Victory in Europe Day, is the public holiday celebrated on 8 May 1945 to accept the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces. It marked the end of World War II in Europe. -
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
An American B-29 bomber dropped an atomic bomb over the Japan city of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It wiped out 90% of the population and destroyed the city. -
V-J Day
The day victory is declared over Japan. Effect ending of WWII.
