WWII Timeline

  • The Invasion of Poland

    The Invasion of Poland
    This invasion would kick off WWII, and Germany would invade Poland.
  • The Battle of Britain

    The Battle of Britain
    A crucial battle in the war; The Royal Airforce defended Britain from the Luftwaffe, preventing German Invasion.
  • The Bombing of Pearl Harbor

    The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
    Japan attacks a U.S. Naval base in Hawaii, dragging the U.S. into World War II.
  • Battle of Midway

    Battle of Midway
    This battle was a turning point in the war when the U.S. defeated the Japanese at Midway Island.
  • Battle of Stalingrad

    Battle of Stalingrad
    Known as the bloodiest battle in history, Germany attempted to take control of Southern Russia, however, Russia held its ground and eventually won the battle.
  • Operation Torch

    Operation Torch
    Operation Torch was the code name for the Allied Invasion of French North Africa.
  • Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Program

    Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Program
    Program established to protect and recover the cultural treasures during WWII.
  • The Battle of Kursk

    The Battle of Kursk
    When German Forces attempted to push Russia back East, however, the Germans ended up losing this battle.
  • D-Day

    D-Day
    The Allied invasion of Normandy, France, during World War II, a pivotal event in the liberation of Western Europe.
  • The Battle of the Bulge

    The Battle of the Bulge
    This was Germany's last-ditch effort on the Western Front, however, the Allied Forces pushed forward.
  • Battle of Iwo Jima

    Battle of Iwo Jima
    A major battle between the United States and Japan. The U.S. captured the Island of Iwo Jima.
  • Battle Of Okinawa

    Battle Of Okinawa
    This battle was a decisive Allied victory and a devastating loss of life.
  • The Death of FDR

    The Death of FDR
    Franklin Roosevelt died at the age of 63 after losing his battle with Polio.
  • The Death of Adolf Hitler

    The Death of Adolf Hitler
    After the Soviets reach Berlin, Hitler commits suicide instead of vading capture by the Soviet Union
  • Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

    Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
    The first atomic bomb dropped on Japan (Little Boy) was dropped on Hiroshima
  • Atomic Bombing Nagasaki

    Atomic Bombing Nagasaki
    After Japan refused to give up, America dropped the second bomb (Fat Man) on Nagasaki.