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Heroes Don't Run 1944

By grantn
  • Germany Invades Poland

    Germany Invades Poland
    This event represents the start of World War II. Germany, Italy and Japan partner to create the Axis Alliance.
  • Bombing of Pearl Harbor

    Bombing of Pearl Harbor
    The Japanese attack Pearl Harbor and U. S. A enters WW II. Many Americans lost their lives and ships were destroyed.
  • D-Day

    D-Day
    Allied forces invade France at Normandy beach. They push back the German army.
  • Atomic Bomb Dropped

    Atomic Bomb Dropped
    The United States dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Another atomic bomb is dropped on Nagasaki, Japan a few days later.
  • Japan Surrenders

    Japan Surrenders
    Japan surrenders to the Allies. World War II is over.