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Kellogg-Briand Pact
This pact that would ensure war would not emerge was signed in the year of 1928. The two creators of this pact are Frank B. Kellog and Aristide Briand. The US, Germany and France signed to enforce the pact. (Wikipedia was a major source of information used in this timeline) (information found on wikipedia.org) -
Hitler Takes on the Role of Chancellor
Hitler becomes Germany's chancellor in the year of 1933. Adolf Hitler was the leader of the abusive anti-Semtic group, the Nazis. He and Benito Mussolini (known for his invasion of Ethiopia and the creation of the Fascist party) are known for how they revel in totalitarianism. Hitler was the creator of the Third Reich system which thrived on the concept of totalitarianism. Joseph Stalin also supported the ideas of violence to stay in control. (Some information from wikipedia,org) -
Neutrality Act of 1935
This was the first of the Neutrailty Acts which would keep America from joining a conflict that would end badly (like World War I). Due to the heat of the conflict and Americans with opposing vies, the Selective Service Act was enforced, and this was a draft. Roosevelt also enforced the Lend-Lease Act to put war supplies for sales or rent for other countries. (Countries whose safety can hinder American safety). -
Quarantine Speech
Roosevelt spoke of a plan that could possibly unify the peaceful countries against the agressive ones. Unfortunately, this did not provide the wanted results. This was not the only failing proposition. The Munich Pact which was claimed to be able to eliminated war only delayed it instead. -
Non-Agression Pact
Pact signed by Germany and Soviets. The two groups reported they would not fight, in a public manner, that is. They had Poland invasion plans in mind. -
Blitzkrieg
Germany enacted a "blitzkrieg" with Poland as the target. Germany defeated Poland thanks to the tec hnology they used. France and Britain decided they would battle against Germany. After an attack on France and Britain, by Germany, the former two's army had many able to flee to Britain. Britain's prime minister Winston Churchill did not look at that as success. The Battle of Britain came next and saw the loss of many plans from both sides of the conflict and the destruction of a lot of property. -
Major Land Attack
Douglas MacArthur was hoping to be able to stand strong against Japan but was forced to flee instead. -
War Production Board
The War Production Board emerged and attempted to maintain peace during the war. There were new roles for women in society, even though the jobs were not the best. "Rosie the Riveter" was known for supporting women roles in war. In 1943, the year after the War Production Board came into effect, racial migration began to stir up tension between whites and blacks. -
The Battle of Midway Begins
The Battle of Midway ensued for three days. The Japanese wanted to capture Midway, but unfortunately the United States admiral Chester Nimitz was aware of this strategy. America took the offensive position. -
Battle of Stalingrad Begins
This battle ended up with the Germans fleeing and the Soviet Union gaining the offensive position. The Casablanca Conference took place the next year in 1943 to plan out the next phase in the war. George Patton was also appointed as the new American commander. -
D-day
This day was significant for Germany being struck by the Allies, The counter-strike (the Battle of the Bulge) did not help Germany in any form. America began island-hopping, capturing some Japanese land and ignoring some. The GI Bill was impacting those purchasing housing, which was being innovated by William Levitt. The idea of living a middle-class lifestyle was frowned upon by beatniks, who supported individuality. -
GI Bill is Enforced
The GI Bill provided those who participated in the war with benefits. Also taking place during the homecoming was a baby boom in which family starting was starting to make up for the missed time that could have been used for child-bearing. -
V-E Day
A celebration for a victory that took place in Europe. -
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima Part 2
War was becoming a large investment, prompting war bonds to emerge so donations could be made for the war effort. Rationing also emerged, putting a limit on how many goods can be purchased by the American consumer. -
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
The US attacked Hiroshima using an atomic bomb. Another qatomic bomb hit three days later. That, with an invasion of a Japanese city caused Emperor Hirohito to declare a surrender. Eventually, the favor is returned when Japan stikes Pearl Harbor, causing a Japanese internment to emerge. Korematsu vs. United States involving the concept of the Japanese having their rights returned. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the United States, but would later apologize to those affected by the internment -
V-J Day
A celebration of a victory taking place in Japan.