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Japan Invades China
Struggling from a lack of resources and fear of western powers, Japan invades China. This results in WWII beginning in the Atlantic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcsKZ7_yK40 -
Italy Invades and Annexes Albania
The Italian invasion of Albania was a brief military campaign by the Kingdom of Italy against the Albanian Kingdom. -
Germany and The Soviet Union Sign a Peace Treaty
Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign a nonaggression agreement and a secret codicil dividing eastern Europe into spheres of influence. -
Germany Invades Poland
Germany starts there conquest of Europe by invading Poland. This also marks the start of WWII in Europe. -
Great Britain and France Declare War on Germany
Due to Britain and France having an alliance with Poland, they were forced to declare war on Germany. Escalating the war in Europe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaCOwfA_ti8 -
Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania join the Axis
Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania join the Axis alliance. Furthering the power of the Axis. -
Germany Invades Denmark and Norway
Germany invades Denmark and Norway. Denmark surrenders on the day of the attack; Norway holds out until June 9. -
Germany, Italy, and Japan Sign the Tripartite Pact
Germany, Italy, and Japan become an alliance. Forming the Axis alliance. -
Nazi Germany Invades the Soviet Union
Nazi Germany and its Axis partners (except Bulgaria) invade the Soviet Union. Breaking the alliance between them. -
Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor
Japan bombs pearl harbor, angering the United States. Who until then was neutral in the war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifBexLJbVPA -
The United States Declares War on Japan
Because Japan bombed Pearl Harbor the United States declares war on Japan. Entering them into WWII. -
D-Day
British and US troops successfully land on the Normandy beaches of France, opening a “Second Front” against the Germans. This day will come to be known as D-Day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cGuB-OWR0g -
Allied Troops Reach Paris
Allied troops reach Paris. On August 25, Free French forces, supported by Allied troops, enter the French capital. By September, the Allies reach the German border; by December, virtually all of France, most of Belgium, and part of the southern Netherlands are liberated. -
US Toops Lnd in the Philippines
US troops land in the Philippines. Beginning there liberation of the Japanese controlled islands. -
The Soviets Launch their Final Offenesive Encircling Berlin
The Soviets launch their final offensive, encircling Berlin. This causes the Germans to make a final stand that didn't last long. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
Hitler Commits Suicide. Ending the rein of the German dictator. Also bringing about the surrender of the Germans. -
Germany Surrenders to the Western Allies.
Germany surrenders to the western allies. marking the end of WWII in Europe, but not the end of it everywhere in the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6pw027Kxww -
The United States Drops an Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima
The United States drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. The first use of an atomic bomb ever. -
The United States Drops an Atomic Bomb on Nagasaki
The United States drops an atomic bomb on Nagasaki. Showing that they are willing to keep doing this if japan was not willing to surrender. -
Japan Formally Surrendered to the United States
Japan formally surrendered to the united states. Ending WWII not only in the Pacific but also every where in the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYzqWUVS-RY
