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German invasion of Poland
Germany invades Poland, this event cause the start of World War II and making France and the United Kingdom to declare war to Germany. -
Declaration of war by France and the United Kingdom
In response to Germany's invasion of Poland, France and the United Kingdom declare war to Germany, making the beginning of the war in Europe. -
The Battle of Britain
It was an air campaign by the Luftwaffe against the United Kingdom that lasted from July to October. -
The evacuation of Dunkirk
Allied troops were rescued from the north coast of France by a flotilla of civilian and military ships. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japan makes a surprise attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, leading the United States to enter the war. -
The operation Barbarossa
Germany invades the Soviet Union in an attempt to get territory and defeat the Red Army. -
The Wannsee Conference
Nazi leaders discussed and planned the Final Solution to the Jewish question, resulting in the systematic genocide of the Holocaust. -
Establishment of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)
It was a precursor to the CIA, that played an importan role in intelligence and special operations during the war -
Invasion of Sicily
The Allies land in Sicily to liberate Italy from German occupation. -
Casablanca Conference
It was where Allied leaders established the policy of the unconditional surrender for Axis powers and announced plans for the invasion of Sicily. -
Normandy landings or D-Day
The Allies launch a massive invasion of the Normandy coast in France, marking the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe. -
The Soviet summer offensive
Soviet forces launch a major offensive on the Eastern Front, advancing into Germany and liberating a lot of the territory occupied by the Nazis. -
The Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The event lead to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II. -
The Potsdam Conference
It was where Allied leaders discussed the future of Germany and Europe after the war and issued the Potsdam Declaration.