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Hitler creates Anschluss to unite German people
Hitler's true goal of the Anschluss was to liberate all German speaking people to prevent rebellions on homeland. With all people united, they were under one ruler, Hitler. -
German-Russian non-aggression pact
Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact to ensure the Nazi's do not attack Russia. They later become allies in war along with the other Nazi supporters. -
Germany invades Poland
Germany officially starts WW II by invading Poland and killing thousands of people. -
Britain and France declare war on Germany
After the attack on Poland, the Allies declare war on in retaliation. -
Russia initiates second invasion of Poland
Russia joins Germany and invades Poland for the second time, from then on Russia supports Germany and its war efforts. -
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Hitler invades Denmark and Norway
Hitler invaded the Denmark and Norway area to protect Swedish ore supply deliveries and to break the British naval block on Germany. After this, the Nazis could send naval attacks as well as land based. -
Hitler launches Blitzkrieg assault on Holland and Belgium
Hitler launches flurries of bombs or "Blitzkrieg" on Holland and Belgium. After the countries are weakened, the Nazis enter on foot and take them over. -
Italy takes a side when it joins the Axis
The Axis is the side that supported Germany and the Allies were against Germany. Italy is believed to have chosen to join the Axis because it wanted a cut of the benefits when it looked like Germany would win the war. -
France yields to German Power
After the German assault, France chooses to surrender and go under German control. -
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Hitler attacks Britain
Hitler begins by attacking British ports and the RAF (Royal air Force) to destroy their sea and sky based defenses. After destroying the ports, the focus was moved to the RAF air fields, but Hitler failed to destroy them completely. Hitler then shifted his attention to major cities like London. The bombs destroyed many structures, but many people lived. Hitler starts bombing them at night, but before any more critical damage is done, the RAF fighters drive the Nazis out on October 31st. -
Germany, Italy, and Japan form an alliance
A treaty called the Tripartite pact was signed to signify the mutual agreement to form an alliance. -
Germany breaks treaty with Russia and attacks
After sending 3 million soldiers and 3500 tanks to Russia, they turn on them and attack. Immediately after, Russia a treaty with Britain to recover. -
Japanese naval fleet attacks Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack American territory in fear of the US joining the Allies. The US was already selling weapons to Britain, so the Japanese decided to attack while they were ahead. -
USA and Britain declare war on Japan
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, America and Britain declare war on Japan. -
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Russia wins its first battle against Germany
The Soviet Union defeats the Germans in the Battle of Stalingrad. The battle was for for control Stalingrad, a city in south Russia. -
Axis loses control of North Africa
Axis forces in North Africa are almost completely depleted, causing the Axis to surrender the territory. -
Italy surrenders to the Allies
Mussolini was removed from office and the new government joined the Allies, but the Germans let him out of jail to rule North Italy. This prevented the Allies from completely taking Italy. -
Allies attack Germany on a day later known as D-Day
The attack occurred in Normandy, France. Thousands of transport ships arrive on the beach, but they were tricked by false information. -
Paris liberated from Germany
Allied forces take and liberate Paris from the Nazis. -
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President Theodore Roosevelt dies
After Theodore Roosevelt dies, Harry Truman assumes the role of president. -
Hitler commits suicide
The best theory as to why Hitler chose to commit suicide was the Nazi Principle "Death Before Dishonor", which meant he would have rather have died than live in fear waiting for capture, even if it meant to die by his own hand. -
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Germany surrenders to Allies
Germany's new leader, Admiral Donitz, first surrendered Italy and two days later West Germany. He tried to work out an agreement to fight just the Russians, but his request was rejected. -
Atomic Bomb dropped on Hiroshima
After the Japanese refuse to surrender, the USA drops the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. -
Japanese surrender
The Japanese forces surrender after the atomic bomb devastates Hiroshima. -
Allies accept Japanese surrender
The US General Douglas MacArthur accepts the surrender along with the rest of the Allies' leaders. Japan was the final Axis power, which upon surrender ended the war.
