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Invasion Of Poland
Germans attack Poland in the Baltic sea with warships and U-boats. The German Luftwaffe bombed Poland airfields. The leader Adolf Hitler wanted to have “living space,” colonize and enslave native Slavs. This event was important because it led to WWII now that Germany and France declared war. -
Britain and France Declare War on Germany
Britain and France declare war to Germany due to Hitler’s Invasion of Poland. This event is important because it was the beginning of World War 2. -
Hitler Gains Vicory Over France
France being forced to sign the armistice eight days after German forces overran Paris. This event was important because Hitler gained victory. French leaders surrendered and Germans took control of the northern part of the country. -
Under The Lend-Lease Act
Under The Lend-Lease Act passed. President could give arms and other supplies to the United States. Also, Navy was leading British ships carrying U.S supplies. Hitler sent U-boats to destroy every ship passing through. -
Invasion of the Soviet Union
Nazzi Germany Invaded the Soviet Union. Under the codename operation "Barbarossa." This operation failed and was one of Hitler's major mistakes. -
Stalin and Soviet Union
Joseph Stalin spoke for the first time to the Soviet Union Citizens about war and its progress. It was important because he called his citizenz "brothers and sisters" a term he had never use before. -
Final Solution Begins
Nazzi Final Solution Begins. This is the beginning of the Holocaust and its an impact all around the world. -
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Battle of Midway
Naval battle between the US and Japan. American planes defeat Japans attempt to Invade the Midway Islands. Considered one of the most important battles of the pacific campaign during WWII. -
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Guadalcanal Campaign
The United States and its Pacific Allies fought hard air-sea-land campaign against the Japanese because they wanted to have the island of Guadalcanal. This event was important because it was a first major offensive and first major victory of the allies theater -
D-Day
Allied Liberation of Western Europe from German Nazi controll. Success of the invasion led to all France liberated by August. Most significant victory in western allies for WWII. -
Battle of the Bulge
Germans attempt to have the allied front line west from northern France to northwestern Belgium. Last major offensive of the war and largest fought on the Western Front. -
Yalta Conference
Russian resort town in the Crimea where U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin made decisions about post war and future progress. -
Battle of Okinawa
U.S troops land on Okinawa to later assault on mainland Japan. -
Victory in Europe day
Nazi Germany surrender of arm forces. Ending Germany's involvement in WWII. -
Hiroshima Bombings
United States Army Air Forces dropped atomic bombs in Hiroshima the largest island of Japan; near the end of WWII. -
Japan Surrender
Japan formally surrenders to allies. Bringing WWII to an end. -
Doolittle Raid on Japan
Air raid led by the United States to Tokyo and other places on Honshu Island. Raid also known as the "Tokyo Raid". This event is important because it showed how Japan is vulnerable to American air attack. -
Bombing of Nagasaki
After the bombing in Heroshima, days later there was bombings in Nagaski another City in Japan. -
End of Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain ends. The German Luftwaffe fails to crush British morale. This event is important because its when this big battle is ending. -
Pearl Harbor
"Day of Infamy." Unexpected Military strike by the Japanese against the United States. This event is important because it led the United States entry into WWII
