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Germany Invades Poland
After Germany promised not to invade poland they do so on this day. They seize Poland and split it between Germany and the Soviets. -
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WWII Events
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France surrenders to Germany
France surrenders to Germany after realizing their plans weren't going to work. Germany as a result gains more power and control. -
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Japanese attacked Hawaii with torpedoes and bomber planes. As a result the U.S enters World War 2. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway is regarded as the most important naval battle of World War 2. Military historian John Keegan said it was "the most stunning and decisive blow in the history of naval warfare." -
Battle of Stalingrad
This was a very major battle in World War 2 and this is where Germany and it's allies fought the Soviet Union for control of the city of Stalingrad. It took place between 17 July 1942 and 2 February 1943 -
D-Day
Known as the Allied invasion of Normandy, also known as Operation Overlord and Operation Neptune, during World War II. The assault was planned in two different phases: an air assault and a water based attack. -
Allies liberate Paris
Took place in August of 1944 until Germany surrendered on August 25th. It is known as the last battle in the Campaign for Normandy. -
Battle of the Bulge
Launched toward the end of the war, it was a major German offensive. Germany was defeated and many German units were left depleted of men. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
This is the battle where the U.S defeated and captured Iwo Jima from Japan. It started February 19, 1945 and ended March 26, 1945. -
FDR dies.
Franklin D Roosevelt died of a massive cerebral hemmorrhage after complaining about some pain in the back of his head. He died at 3:35 pm that afternoon. -
Truman becomes president
Harry S. Truman becomes president this date as a result of Franklin D Roosevelt's death. He assumes all responsibilites of FDR and assumes all positions Roosevelt had. -
Hitler commits suicide
Hitler commited suicide by gunshot and cyanide poisoning. For many years, the whereabouts of Hitler's remains were not made available to the public making it a conspiracy as to whether he really died. -
V-E Day
Victory in Europe Day is the date when the World War II Allies accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Nazi Germany It is also the date of the end of Adolf Hitler's Third Reich. -
Hiroshima
This is the date the first atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. This order was given out by president Harry Truman. -
Nagasaki bombing
After the bombing of Nagasaki, Japan announced it's surrender to the allied powers, signing the Instrument of Surrender. As a result this ended World War 2. -
VJ Day
This is the day known as "Victory over Japan" which ended World War 2. This event caused all the soldiers to return home, as shown in this picture.
