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The Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact
Russia signed a non agression pact with Germany and they split the contries that Germany invaded. They would remain peaceful as long as they dont attack one anothrer. -
Germany invades Poland
Germany invaded Poland and partitioned it between itself and the Soviets. The Polish army fell within weeks. -
Operation Barborosa
Operation Barborosa was the code name for Nazi for the soviet union invasion. The battle lasted nearly half a year. The Axis had lost due to the harsh winter conditions in the USSR. -
Pearl Harbour Attacks
The surprise attacks carried out by Imperial Japan on the US naval base. The attack caused the US to join the World War. -
Battle of Hong Kong
The Battle of Hong Kong lasted about 2 weeks. This was one of the first Pacific battles of WW2. The British forces couldn't hold Hong Kong so they surrendered on the 25th of December, 1941. -
Allied Invasion of Italy
The Allies invaded Italy mainland Italy on September 3rd 1943. The operation followed the successful invasion of Sicily during the Italian Campagin. -
D-Day
On June 6th, the allies invaded Normandy. It was the biggest seaborne invasion in history. The operation began the invasion of German occupied territory. This led to the liberation of France. -
Battle for Berlin
Beginging of the battle to end the war in Europe. The invasion of Germany and to Berlin caused the Nazis to start to fall. -
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Nuclear weapons dropped on two cities in Japan ending the war -
End of WW2
The end of world war 2