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Germany begins violating the Treaty of Versailles with conscription and remilitarizing the Rhineland, ends on 1936.
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When Japan invades China, FDR gave his "Quarantine Speech" and warned Americans about the growing unrest. Also, told peaceful nations that they must act together to isolate aggressive nations to avoid further conflict.
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Lack of resources and markets in Japan force the Japanese to begin conquering and taking over nations to combat their predicament.
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Germany and Italy join forces militarily and politically
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Germany invades Poland, France and Great Britain declare war on Germany, starting WW2
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Germany invades the Soviet Union, breaking their treaty with them and angering the nation as a whole.
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USA supports supported nations by selling, leasing, or lending war materials, mainly Great Britain.
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Hitler attempts to take over the Soviet Union, though it was a fatal mistake not only a loss for Germany, but angering the Soviet Union. Considered another major turning point in the war.
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Since Japan invades China, the USA supporting China, decides to freeze all Japanese assets in the US.
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America and Britain invade the surrounding area of Europe to surround Germany and attack on multiple fronts, starting with North Africa, then focused on Italy.
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Turning Point, US developed technology to intercept and catch the Japanese off guard, forced them to retreat along with destroying 4 Japanese aircraft carriers.
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Major turning point in the European theatre of the war, Soviet Union is victorious against Germany.
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The Allies under Dwight Eisenhower began the invasion of Europe, largest amphibious operation in history. Set to liberate France from German control.
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A celebration for defeating Germany and liberating Europe!
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Very brutal, massive casualties but it ends with America securing Okinawa.
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First atomic bomb is dropped
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Second atomic bomb is dropped
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Victory over Japan, a celebration
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Japanese win this battle, losing 4 ships, one submarine and 1000 soldiers.
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United Nations makes some changes as a result of WW2
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Last and final offensive attack of the Germans against the Allies. Germany is defeated.