World War II Timeline (starting with Pearl Harbor)

Dec 7, 1941

Pearl Harbor

The Japanese attack the US pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. About 2,400 people were killed. This attack is what brought the US into World War II. https://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_ii/pearl_harbor_attack.php
Dec 8, 1941

War Declared

Britain and the US declared war on Japan. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-united-states-declares-war-on-japan
1942

Battle of Midway

The US defeated the Japanese at the Battle of Midway.Because of this battle, the US navy was able to push the Japanese back. https://www.ducksters.com/history/world_war_ii/battle_of_midway.php
Jun 2, 1945

MacArthur accepts Japan’s surrender

US General, Douglas MacArthur, accepted Japan’s surrender. This formally ended the second world war. https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-missouri-surrender-20150902-story.html
Aug 14, 1945

Japanese Surrender

The Japanese surrender to the Allies, ending World War II. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/v-j-day

Pearl Harbor