WWII Event Timeline

German Invasion of Poland

Sep 1, 1939

Germany invaded Poland with an arsenal of over 2,000 tanks and over 1,000 planes to fight with. They broke through the defenses of Poland and advanced on Warsaw. Poland surrendered on September 27, 1939 and the Germans came out successful.

German Invasion of France and the Capture of Paris

Jun 14, 1940

This happened because the Germans were trying to gain as much land and power as possible. What happened was as France was invaded, they were told to hold out as long as possible because there was word that America would come to help them. Germany eventually captured Paris and Canadian troops came through giving some hope to those trapped in Paris.

German Bombs Britain and the Battle of Britain

Jul 10, 1940

After Germany's win over Paris, they were looking for a new target which turned out to be Britain. They started the bombings on Britain on July 10, 1940, which marked the beginning of the Battle of Britain. Germany had Britain outnumbered in terms of soldiers, but Britain had a few advantages, such as better planes and because Germany had come into this war with little knowledge and intelligence. In the end Britain came out with the win, which marked one of Hitler's first defeats.

Japan Bombing of Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

Internment of Japanese Americans During WWII

Feb 19, 1942

Battle of Bataan and Bataan Death March

Apr 9, 1942

Battle of Stalingrad

Jul 17, 1942

D-Day Invasion to Begin the Liberation of Western Europe

Jun 6, 1944

Battle of Iwo Jima

Feb 19, 1945