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German invade Poland
Mark the beginning of World War 2 -
WW2
Britain and France declared war on Germany -
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'Phoney War'
no real action taken by Britain and France, still preparing for war. -
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Germany invades Norway and Denmark
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Germany invade other countries
Invaded France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg, Germany wins. -
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Evacuation of Allie Troops
evacuation of British and allied troops from Dunkirk, France -
Italy declares war on Britain and France
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France signs Armistice with Germany
They surrender and Germany occupy north and west of France- now running France. -
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Battle of Britain
Air campaign fought by Raf and German Luftwaffe -
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The Blitz
German Luftwaffe bomb British civilians especially in London -
Tripartite Pact
Japan, Italy Germany sign official pact, agreeing to be a team in the war. -
Italy invade North Africa
Italy invade North Africa to try and expand its empire. -
Operation Barbarossa
Germany launch Barbarossa invading Soviet Union- bad decision. -
Japan attack U.S
Japan attack U.S naval base at Pearl harbour, Hawaii, leading to U.S entry of war. -
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Nazi Wannsee Conference
Plans for 'Final Solution' are discussed. -
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Battle of Midway
A decisive naval battle in the Pacific. -
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Operation Touch
Allied invasion of French North Africa. -
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Battle of Stalingrad
In Russia between invasion of German soldiers and Russia. A turning point on the Eastern Front. -
Allied Forces invade Sicily, Italy
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Italy surrenders to the Allies
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Tehran Conference
Allied leaders discuss strategies. -
D-Day
Allied invasion of Normandy, France. -
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Battle of Normandy
Leading to the liberation Paris (from German Army) on August 25. -
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Battle of the Bulge
A major German counteroffensive. -
Liberation of Auschwitz
A concentration camp by Soviet forces -
U.S President Franklin D. Roosevelt dies
Harry S. Truman becomes president -
Adolf Hitler commits suicide
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Victory in Europe day
Marking the unconditional surrender of Germany. -
U.S drops atomic bombs
Dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. -
U.S drops atomic bombs
Dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. -
Japan formally surrenders
Officially ending World War 2.