World War 2

World War 2

Sep 1, 1939

• Germany invades Poland. World War II begins.

World War 2

Sep 3, 1939

• France and Great Britain declare war on Germany.

World War 2

May 30, 1940

• Winston Churchill becomes leader of the British government.

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Jun 10, 1940

• Italy enters the war as a member of the Axis powers.

World War 2

Jul 10, 1940

• Germany launches an air attack on Great Britain. These attacks last until the end of October and are known as the Battle of Britain.

World War 2

Jul 10, 1940

• Germany launches an air attack on Great Britain. These attacks last until the end of October and are known as the Battle of Britain.

World War 2

Sep 22, 1940

• Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact creating the Axis Alliance.