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Invasion of Poland
Poland was invaded by Nazi-Germany, Soviet Union, The Free City of Danzig and a small Slovak contingent. Marks the beginning of the war. -
Britain and France Declare War
Two days after Germany invaded poland, Britain and France declared war on Germany -
Hitler Invades France
Germany invades France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. -
Battle of France
Germany forces took over France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. -
Miracle At Dunkirk
The evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk between May 26th and June 4th 1940. -
Battle of Britain
The Royal Air Force defended the UK against attacks by the German Air Force. -
Attack On Pearl Harbor
Surprise military attack carried out by Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service against US naval base. -
Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor
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USA Enters World War 2
When Japan bombed the American fleet in Pearl Harbor the USA joined the war. -
Battle of Midway
US's code breaking advances allowed them to ambush Japans remaining aircraft carriers, Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, and Hiryu, which allowed for the allies to easily defeat Japan. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Successful defense of the City of Stalingrad by the Soviets, which stopped the Germans advancement into the Soviet Union. Casualties were almost 2 million. -
Raid of Dieppe
Allied attack on the Port of Dieppe, which was occupied by the Germans. -
D-Day
Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi German's control. 156000 soldiers died. -
End of World War 2 In Europe
Germany surrendered to the Soviets and Western Allies. -
Bombing of Hiroshima
Last major acts before Japan surrendered, killed 90000-146000 people. -
Bombing of Nagasaki
Last major acts before Japan surrendered, killed 39000-80000. -
End of World War 2
Japan surrendered on the 15th of august before actually signing the papers on the 2nd of September.