WWII Colton

  • Germany invaded Poland, setting off war in Europe. The Soviet Union also invaded Poland and the Baltic nations. (German Blitzkrieg)

    Germany invaded Poland, setting off war in Europe. The Soviet Union also invaded Poland and the Baltic nations. (German Blitzkrieg)
  • Germany invaded France and captured Paris

    Germany invaded France and captured Paris
  • Germany bombed London, and the Battle of Britain began

     Germany bombed London, and the Battle of Britain began
  • Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.

    Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
  • After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Germany declared war on the United States. The United States declared war on Japan and Germany

    After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Germany declared war on the United States. The United States declared war on Japan and Germany
  • The United States was victorious over Japan in the Battle of Midway. This victory was the turning point of the war in the Pacific

    The United States was victorious over Japan in the Battle of Midway. This victory was the turning point of the war in the Pacific
  • Germany invaded the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union defeated Germany at Stalingrad, marking the turning point of the war in Eastern Europe.

    Germany invaded the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union defeated Germany at Stalingrad, marking the turning point of the war in Eastern Europe.
  • The United States gave Britain war supplies and old naval warships in return for military bases in Bermuda and the Caribbean (Lend Lease)

    The United States gave Britain war supplies and old naval warships in return for military bases in Bermuda and the Caribbean (Lend Lease)