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A new chancellor was elected in Germany named Adolf Hitler
Even though the war would begin years later, this is the day that started it all. Find out how it all began here.
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Benito Mussolini joins Hitler
The Pact of Friendship and Alliance between Germany and Italy is signed. Adolf and Benito plan to win the war following Adolf's demonstration of possessing a powerful military force.
(http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/modern-world-history-1918-to-1980/italy-1900-to-1939/italy-and-germany-1936-to-1940/) -
Germany Invades Poland
The invasion that would signal the start of World War II. This was to be only the start of hardships for the people of Poland.
(http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-invades-poland) -
Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand declare war on Germany.
In response to the invasion of Poland, Britain and France declare war on Germany. The Allies begin their counterattack.
(http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/britain-and-france-declare-war-on-germany) -
Soviet Union invades eastern Poland.
A second invasion of Poland by a different power house. World War II was extremely cruel for Poland.
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Operation Barbarossa
A crucial turning point in World War II and a failure for Germany. Misjudgement on the part of the Germans would be a sign of things to come.
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Pearl Harbor
Japanese attack brings the United states into World War II. Small victory for Japan would lead to devastating results back home within 4 years.
(http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor) -
President Roosevelt Dies
VP Harry Truman becomes President of the United States and will be behind the decision that had the greatest impact on World War II.
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Hiroshima
President Truman orders US atomic bomb dropped over city and it wipes out 90 percent of it and kills 80,000 people. Truman's toughest decision would have the biggest impact on ending the war.
(http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki) -
Nagasaki
On this day the second atomic bomb dropped which will result in Japan surrendering. The reason behind these bombings can be traced back to Pearl Harbor.
(http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/atomic-bomb-dropped-on-nagasaki) -
VJ Day
Victory over Japan Day. Japan surrenders on this day. A sensless and terrible war finally comes to an end.
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End of the War
War is over, time to celebrate V-E Day! acelebration that will hopefully never have to repeat itself.
(http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/02/world/btn-end-of-wwii/)
(http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/world-war-ii-history/pictures/end-of-world-war-ii/crowds-celebrating-germanys-surrender)
