WWII Timeline

Mussolini takes over Italy's goverment

Mar 29, 1922

Benito Mussolini served as Italy’s 40th Prime Minister from 1922 until 1943. He is considered a central figure in the creation of Fascism and was both an influence on and a close ally of Adolf Hitler during World War II. MORE INFO References
Corrales, Cristina et al. 'Interwar Period And The II World War(1919-1945)'. 4esohistoryclass.blogspot.com. N.p., 2012. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Beer Hall Putsh

Nov 8, 1923

Beer Hall Putsh was a failed takeover of the government in Bavaria, which is a state in southern Germany. Hitler had led the Nazi party, which is a political group that promted German pride and anti-semtism. In the aftermath of the failed "putsh" or coup d'etat Hilter was sentanced to 5 years in prsion with the conviction of treason. MORE INFO Referneces;

Kellogg-Briand Pact

Aug 27, 1928

The Kellogg-Briand Pact, also known as the Pact of Paris is a treaty that attempted to outlaw war. It was signed by 15 nationas and by 1933 65 nations had pledged to follow the pact. This pact contatned no sanctions toward countries/nations that did not follow it. MORE INFO Rerferences;

US Stock Market Crash

Oct 29, 1929

In the 1920's the US stock market underwent rapid expansion. Everyone invested all there money in the stock market and when the stock prices dropped on Black Tuesday, everyone lost there investments. The US stock market crash was the beggining of the great depression MORE INFO References:
Thebubblebubble.com,. 'Historic Stock Market Crashes, Bubbles & Financial Crises |'. N.p., 2015. Web. 22 Feb. 2015.
Rosenberg, Jennifer. 'What Caused The Stock Market Crash Of 1929?'. About.com Educ

Japan Invades Manchuria

Sep 18, 1931

Japan took an interest towards the Natural resources of Manchuria. They had a highely developed, industry but the land was scarce of the Natural resources, so they turned to Manchuria for oil, rubber, and lumber to make up for the lack of resources. MORE INFO References:

Hitler becomes Germany's Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

Adolf Hitler was appointed as the chancellor of Germany by President Paul Von Hindenburg. This decison was made in effort to keep the Nazi Party "in check", however this would have disaterous results for Germany and the entire European Continent. MORE INFO References:
HubPages,. 'Did Adolf Hitler Become Chancellor Of Germany In A Legal & Constitutional Way?'. N.p., 2015. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.
About.com Education,. 'How Adolf Hitler Became Chancellor Of Germany'. N.p., 2015. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.

Japan withdraws from the League of Nations

Feb 24, 1933

The Japanese delagation withdrew from the league of Nations after an unanimous report blaming Japan for the invasion of Manchuria. Japans delegation, led by Yosuke Matsuok was upset and said that they are not coming back. MORE INFO References:
Iconic Photos,. 'Japan Withdraws From The League Of Nations'. N.p., 2009. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.

Nazi's reach a Political majority in Germany

Mar 5, 1933

The nazi reached a political majority in March. The nazi's win only about 45% of the vote, but Hitler announced a Bill that would give his government the power to pass laws without submitting them to the German parlatment. This law passed because the socialist and communists were arrested before the vote of the bill. MORE INFO Rerferences

Jarksey, George. 'The Filibuster Burns Like A Reichstag Fire In The U.S. Senate'. The Blaze. N.p., 2013. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.
Ushmm.org,. 'Nazi Rule'. N.p

First Anti-Semitic Law is passed in Germany

Apr 7, 1933

The first law passed was "Law for the Restoration of the professional Civil Service". This ment that Jewish, "politicaly unreliable" civil servants and employes were to be exculed from state service. MORE INFO References
Ushmm.org,. 'Anti-Jewish Legislation In Prewar Germany'. N.p., 2015. Web. 22 Feb. 2015..

The night of the Long Knives (Rhom Purge)

Jun 30, 1934

The Night of the long knives was a purge that took place in Nazi Germany. During this the Nazi regime carried out a series of political murders. These people were murdred because Hiler felt that they werent trusted or they didnt follow his ways. MORE INFO References:
End, Witt's. 'VA Viper: June 30, 1934 Was The Night Of The Long Knives, Hitler's Purge Of Those Standing In His Way'. Vaviper.blogspot.com. N.p., 2014. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.

Hitler openly announces to his cabinet he will defy the Treaty of Versilles

Mar 15, 1935

HItler announces that he wil defy the Treaty of Versilles but militerizing the Rhineland. MORE INFO Resources
Justice for Germans,. 'Did Adolf Hitler Serve The New World Order Agenda?'. N.p., 2013. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.

Creation of the Nuremberg Laws

Sep 15, 1935

Hitler decided that the time was a good time for more restrictions on Germany's Jews, especially since many Party militants had expressed their disappointment with the Arierparagraph. He therefore outlined new laws for the protection of German blood and honor which would "regulate the problems of marriage between 'Aryans' and 'non-Aryans." MORE INFO References
Jewishvirtuallibrary.org,. 'Background & Overview Of The Nuremberg Laws | Jewish Virtual Library'. N.p., 2015. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.

Italy invades Ethiopia

Oct 3, 1935

Ethipoa is invaded by the Italians, seeking revenge for their prior humiliating loss to Ethiopia over 40 years earlier, commit countless crimes on the independent African state. Poison gas, aerial bombardment, flame-throwers and concentration camps are all employed against the ill-equipped Ethiopian people. MORE INFO

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Hinds, David. 'October 3, 1935: Italy Invades Ethiopia | Dreadview'. Steelpulse.com. N.p., 2013. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.

Hitler Militarizes the Rhineland

Mar 7, 1936

German troops march in the Rhineland. This action was directly against the treaty of Versilles It was Hitler’s first illegal act in foreign relations since coming to power in 1933 and it threw the European allies, especially France and Britain, into confusion. MORE INFO Resources

Rape of Nanking

Dec 13, 1937

The Japenese began there attack on Naking in early December, forcing its surrender on December 13. That is when the horror began. The population of this capital city was subjected to an uncontrlled butchery. People had were apprehended, their hands were tied behind there backs and lead to mass killing feilds. Thousands of women were repeatdly forced into brutal sex and often murdered. References

Germany Annexes Austria

Mar 12, 1938

Hitler accompanied German troops into Austria where enthusiastic crowds met them. Hitler appointed a new Nazi government and on March 13 the Anshuless was proclaimed MORE INFO Refernences:
Ushmm.org,. 'Austria — Photograph'. N.p., 2015. Web. 24 Feb. 2015.
History.com,. 'Germany Annexes Austria — History.Com This Day In History — 3/12/1938'. N.p., 1933. Web. 24 Feb. 2015.

Munich Coonfernece

Sep 28, 1938

The Muchich conference is a settlement reached by Germany, Great Britain, France and Italy. This agreement permited German annexation of the Sudetenland in western Czechoslovakia. MORE INFO Referneces
Germanhistorydocs.ghi-dc.org,. 'GHDI - Image'. N.p., 2015. Web. 24 Feb. 2015.
Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Munich Agreement | Europe [1938]'. N.p., 2015. Web. 24 Feb. 2015.

Kristallnacht

Nov 9, 1938

Nazi's in Germany torched synagogues, vandelized jewish homes, schools and buisnesses and killed close to 100 jews. MORE INFO References:
Aptowitzer, Elana, and Elana Aptowitzer. 'INJUSTICE: 75 Years Since Kristallnacht, Nazis Still Roam Free'. Landmark
Report. N.p., 2015. Web. 24 Feb. 2015.
HISTORY.com,. 'Kristallnacht - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 24 Feb. 2015.

Einstein's letter to FDR, "The Manhattan Project"

Aug 2, 1939

In August 1939, Einstein wrote a letter to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to warn him that the Nazi's were working on a new and powerful weapon, the Atomic Bomb. MORE INFO
References
Dannen.com,. 'Einstein's Letter To Roosevelt, August 2, 1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.
AMNH,. 'The Manhattan Project'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

Aug 23, 1939

Molotrov-Ribbentrop Pact was a non-agression pact, between Germany and the Soviet Union. It was concluded only a few days beore the begging of WWII. This divided eastern Europe into German and Soviet spheres of influene. MORE INFO

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Nazi inivasion of Poland

Sep 1, 1939

Nazi Germany invaded Poland all along its 17500 mile border with German controlled territory. Simutaneously, the German warships and U Boats attacked Polish navalforces in the Baltic Sea. On September 3, they declared war on Germany initaiting World War II. MORE INFO Rerferneces
Ushmm.org,. 'Invasion Of Poland, Fall 1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.
History.com,. 'Germany Invades Poland'. N.p., 1864. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.

Hitler demands the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia

Sep 30, 1939

Hitler had threatned to take the Sudetenland by force, but the Czechoslovakian governement resisted. Czech's allies Britain and France, who are determinded to avoid war at all costs, were willing to negoitiate. There was a final settlement on September 30. MORE INFO

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Network, The. 'Sept. 30, 1938 | Hitler Granted The Sudentenland By Britain, France And Italy'. The Learning Network. N.p., 2011. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.
Luna Perez Muñiz,. 'Sudetenland 1938'. N.p., 2014. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.

Evacuation of Dunkirk

May 23, 1940

Evacuation of Dunkrik is the evacuation of the British Expeditionary forces and other allied troops from the French seaport at Dunkrik. The Evacuation was carried out by a fleet of Deystroyers and Merchent Ships. In planning it was hoped that 45,000 men could be rescued over 2 days. MORE INFO References

France Surrenders

Jun 17, 1940

On June 17, 1940 France signed an armistice with Germany and on June 25 it went into effect. MORE INFO References
Fold3.com, France. 'France Surrenders To Germany.Jpg - Fold3.Com'. Fold3.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.
History.com,. 'France To Surrender — History.Com This Day In History — 6/17/1940'. N.p., 1885. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Battle of Britain

Jul 10, 1940

Battle of Britain was a struggle between German lufeten and the British Royal Air Force which raged over Britain between July and October. The Batle is the first major military capaign in history to be faught entirely in the air. MORE INFO References
Raf.mod.uk,. 'RAF - The Battle Of Britain'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.
HISTORY,. 'Battle Of Britain'. N.p., 2014. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

The Tripartite Pact

Sep 27, 1940

The Tripartite Pact was a typical European-style mutal defense treaty between Germany, Itlay, and Japan. The treaty would call upon all three nations to write against any agressor who had violated the sovereignity of any of the three nations. MORE INFO References

Lend Lease Act

Mar 11, 1941

Lend Lease Act was the pricipale means for providing United Stated military aid to foreign nations during World War II. It authorized the president to transfer arms or any other defenses materials for which congress appropiated money "the goverment of any country whose defends the President deems vital to the defense of the Untied States." MORE INFO References

Operation Barbarossa

Jun 22, 1941

Hitler launched his armies eastward in a massive invasion of the Soviet Union. The invasion covered a front from the North Cape to the Black Sea. MORE INFO References

Bombing of Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

Bombing of Pearl Harbor was a surpise aerial attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. It was conducted by the Japanese. The attack climaxed a decade of worsening relations between the US and Japan. MORE INFO References

The Wannsee Conference and the "Final Solution"

Jan 20, 1942

The Wannsee Conference was a meeting of Nazi officals in the Berlin Suburb of Wannsee to plan the "final solution," which is the Nazi's plan to annihilate the Jewish people. MORE INFO References

Bataan Death March

Apr 9, 1942

After the U.S surrender of the Bataan Penninsula on the island of Luzon to hte Japanese during World War II, the approximatly 75,000 Filipino and American troops were forced to make a 65 mile march to prision camps. MORE INFO References

Doolittle Raid

Apr 18, 1942

The first US raid to strike the Japansesse home island during WWII. The raid demonstrated how vulnerable the Japanesse home islnads were to air attack just 4 months after there surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. MORE INFO References
2worldwar2.com,. 'The Doolittle Raid'. N.p., 2015. Web. 8 Mar. 2015.
Uss-hornet.org,. 'The Doolittle Raid - WORLD WAR II - Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet Museum'. N.p., 2015. Web. 8 Mar. 2015.

Battle of Midway

Jun 4, 1942

Battle of the Midway is concidered one of the most decisive battles of WWII. It effectively destroyed Japan's naval strength when the Americans destroyed four of its aircraft carriers. MORE INFO References
Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Battle Of Midway | World War II'. N.p., 2014. Web. 8 Mar. 2015.
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Battle Of Midway'. N.p., 2015. Web. 8 Mar. 2015.

Battle of Stalingrad

Jul 17, 1942

Battle of Stalingrad was the successful defense of the city of Stalingrad in the U.S.S.R. It stopped the German advance into the Soviet Union and marked the turning of the tide for the power of the Allies. MORE INFO

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Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Battle Of Stalingrad | World War II'. N.p., 2014. Web. 8 Mar. 2015
Stalingrad, Battle. 'Battle Of Stalingrad - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p.

Operation Torch

Nov 8, 1942

Operation Torch was the allied invasion of French North African. It was the first time the British and Americans had jointly worked on an invasion plan together. MORE INFO References
Duvall, Robert. 'Operation Torch: The Eastern Task Force - Life Through The Lens Of History'. Life through the Lens of History. N.p., 2014. Web. 8 Mar. 2015.
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Operation Torch'. N.p., 2015. Web. 8 Mar. 2015.

Island Hopping (date for Buna-Gona Campaign)

Nov 16, 1942

The U.S launched a counter-offensive strike known as "Island Hopping." The idea was to capture certain key islands, one after another until Japan came within range of American bombers. MORE INFO Resources
U-s-history.com,. 'Island Hopping'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.
Sites.google.com,. 'Island Hopping - Figueroaper2ww2'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.

Operation Overlord and D-Day

Jun 6, 1944

Operation Overlord and D-day was the begginging of the end for Hitler and his Army. It was a code name for the Allied invasion of France. The overall general commander of this invasion General Dwight Eisenhower. MORE INFO References

Operation Valkyrie

Jul 20, 1944

The title most associated with the assasination of Adolf Hitler. The plan was actually approved by Hitler himself, so that if there was a breakdown in communication between Hitler and the High Command in Nazi, Germany the result would be an allied bombing or an uprising. MORE INFO References

Discovery of Majdanek

Jul 23, 1944

In July of 1944, Soviet forces came to the concentration camp Majdanek. A day later they captured the city of Lublin. Captured virtualy intact, Majdanek was the first major camp to be set free. MORE INFO References
Scrapbookpages.com,. 'The Liberation Of Majdanek Concentration Camp By Soviet Troops July 23, 1944'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.
Ushmm.org,. 'Lublin/Majdanek Concentration Camp: Conditions'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.

Battle of the Bulge

Dec 16, 1944

Battle of the Bulge was a major suprise German offensives launched through the Ardennes Mountain region on the western front. The battle ended up being a decisive Allied victory, lessing an already weakend German army. MORE INFO Resources
Patriot Action Network,. 'Our Battle Of The Bulge.'. N.p., 2014. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.
History Net: Where History Comes Alive - World & US History Online,. 'Battle Of The Bulge'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.

Hitler's Suicide

Apr 30, 1945

Near the end of WWII Hitler was founded dead in his underground bunker, under the chancellery building in Berlin, Germany. He shot himself in the head with a pistol. MORE INFO References
Information-britain.co.uk,. 'The 30Th Of April 1945 AD, Hitler�S Suicide'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.
About.com Education,. 'How Did Hitler Kill Himself?'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.

V-E Day

May 8, 1945

V-E Day marks the day of victory for the Allies in WWII. This day offically announces the end of WWII in Europe. MORE INFO References
Tracycooperposey.com,. 'VE Day – 67 Years Ago. | Tracy Cooper-Posey | Erotic Vampire Romance Series & Hot Romantic Suspense'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.
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Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagaski

Aug 6, 1945

On August 6, 1945 an American B-29 bomber dropped the worlds first deployed atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Three days later a second B-29 dropped another atomic bomb on Nagaski. MORE INFO References
Hiroshima-remembered.com,. 'Hiroshima And Nagasaki Remembered: The Story Of Nagasaki'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.
HISTORY.com,. 'Bombing Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.

V-J Day

Sep 2, 1945

V-J Day is victory over Japan day. VJ day is when it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionaly to the Allies. MORE INFO Resources
Skylighters.org,. 'Skylighters, The Web Site Of The 225Th AAA Searchlight Battalion: The V-J Day Page'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.
HISTORY.com,. 'V-J Day - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.

Creation of the United Nations

Oct 24, 1945

On October 24, 1945 the United Nations charter, which was adopted and signed on June 26,1945, is now effective and is ready to be enforced. The United Nations was born of perceived necessity, as a mean of better orbitrating international conflict and negotiating peace better than what was provided by the old Leauge of Nations. MORE INFO References

The Nuremberg Trials

Nov 20, 1945

The Nuremberg Trials were a series of 13 trials carried out in Nuremberg, Germany. They were held for the purpose of bringing Nazi war criminals to justice. MORE INFO References
Worldwithoutgenocide.org,. 'Nuremburg Trials « World Without Genocide - Working To Create A World Without Genocide'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.
HISTORY.com,. 'Nuremberg Trials - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.

The Japanese War Crime Trials

May 3, 1946

In Tokyo, Japan, the International Military Tribunals for the Far East begins hearing the case against 28 Japanese military and government officials accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during World War II. MORE INFO References

The beginning of the Cold War

Mar 12, 1947

The Cold War began in March of 1947. This war was fought pretty much between USA and Russia(U.S.S.R) each country wanted other countries to follow there ideologies. The Americans wanted other countires to convert to Capiltalists, and the U.S.S.R wanted other countries to convert to Communists. MORE INFO