WWII Timeline

Italy and Germany

Dec 11, 1932

The United States declares war on Germany and Italy.

WWII Begins

Sep 1, 1938

Nazis Invaded Poland, and the declarations of War agaisnt Germany made by Britain, and France

Western Europe Take Over

Period: Apr 9, 1940 to Jun 22, 1940

Germany takes control of most Western Europe, including France

German Launches Air Attack

Jul 10, 1940

Germany launches an air war, known as the Battle of Britain, against the United Kingdom.

Tripartite Act

Sep 22, 1940

Germany, Italy and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact.

Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

Japan’s naval air force attacks military bases on Oahu, Hawaii.

Declaration of War

Dec 8, 1941

The U.S. declares war agaisnt Japan

U.S. v.s. Japan

Period: Jun 4, 1942 to Jul 7, 1944

The U.S. Navy defeats the Japanese Navy at the Battle of Midway.

Sicily

Jul 9, 1942

Allied forces invade Sicily.

Italy Surrenders

Sep 8, 1943

Italy surrenders to the Allies, but German forces occupy northern Italy.