274891 world war 2

World War 2 events

  • The formation of the Nazi party

    The formation of the Nazi party
    After the end of world war 1, the world was angry. After so many deaths, bloodshed and destruction, the war was over. Everyone on the allies side, blamed Germany for the chaos, and made them suffer as well. The United Nastions was formed, and Germany was excluded, Germanies limits were placed on the size and capacity of armed forces, and Germany lost about 13% of their land. After a few years, Germany became angry and new government parties were formed. One of these were the Nazi party.
  • Hitlers rise to power

    Hitlers rise to power
    The popularity of the Nazi party appoints Adolf HItler, leader of the Nazi party chancelor of Germany.
  • Invasion of Ethopia

    Invasion of Ethopia
    Italy invades Ethopia. This results in the military occupation of Ethopia.
  • Spanish civil war

    Spanish civil war
    A civil war erupts in Spain, and Germany sends troops to help. Spain remains neutral, but sends some troops to help Germany.
  • The formation of Axis

    The formation of Axis
    Japan, decided that they should rule Asia, and left the UN after their first attack on China. Britain, and some other european countries tried to contain Germany, but failed in doig so. Italy joined Germany in their quest for power. Japan, Italy and germany formed the Axis, and started to attack...
  • War breaks out in Europe

    Germany invades Poland, focring the Allies to declare war on Germany. Poland is also invaded by the soviet union and is divided between Germnay and Russia. Germany then attacked France, but the whether posponed their attack.
  • Germanies invasions

    Germanies invasions
    Germany invades Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. Troops are called back from France, and France surrenders to Germany.
  • The Battle of Britain begins

    The Battle of Britain begins
    Germany prepares an air invasion to take over Britain.
  • THe battle for Britain is won

    THe battle for Britain is won
    After a year of battling, and air strikes over Britain by German blimps and planes, Germany is defeated by Britain and are forced to retreat,
  • The attack on pearl harbour

    The attack on pearl harbour
    Japan air bombs the unsuspecting Pearl Harbour, forcing the United States to joi the war.
  • The battle of midway

    The battle of midway
    The battle of Midway was fought between the united states and Japan. It was one of the most important naval battles, and caused great damage to Japans fleet.
  • Italy surrenders

    Italy surrenders
    Italy ends their attacks, and surrenders
  • France freed!

    France freed!
    The allies liberate France from Germany after many years under their rule.
  • The battle of Berlin begins

    The battle of Berlin begins
    The allies turn the tides and bring the fight to Germany!
  • Germany surrenders

    Germany surrenders
    After Adolf Hitler commits suicide, Germany signs an uncoditional surrender, and ends the fight with them for good.
  • The bombs

    The bombs
    Japan, who were unrelentless say they will not surrender, so the United States make a decision, and drop two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities Nagasaki and Hiroshima. It kills thousands of lives, but Japan surrenders. THe war, ends.