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Rise of Facism and Nazism
Was an effect of the end of World War I and the terms in the Treaty of Versailles. Hitler is the face of fascism and the leader of the Nazi party. -
Neutrality Act
FDR signed the Act to avoid being invovled in war. It would require American vessels to obtain a license to carry arms, would restrict Americans from sailing on ships from hostile nations and would impose an embargo on the sale of arms to “belligerent” nations. -
Germany's expansion and annexation of Austria
Also known as the Anschluss, was when Austria was annexed into Germany. This was the first step in Hitler's plan for a German Empire. -
Signing of the Non-Agression Pact
Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union Signed the Nonaggression Pact, agreeing to take no military action against the other for 10 years. both countries had special reasons to do this, like building up military. They also secretly agreed that they would split up Europe amoungst themselves. -
Blitzkrieg attack on Poland
1.5 million German troops invaded Poland. Hitler claimed it was as defense, but in reality he wanted Poland as a living place for the Germans. This caused Britain and France to declare war on Germany, starting World War II. -
Battle of Britain
German and British air forces fought in the skies above Britain. It was a major turning point when it ended with a win for Britain's Royal Air Force despite months of Germany targeting Britain’s air bases, military, and its civilian population. The win prevented an invasion of Britain by Germany. -
Battle Iwo jima
Three U.S. marine divisions landed on the island. Iwo Jima was defended by around 23,000 Japanese army and navy troops. Although they were fighting from a network of caves, dugouts, and tunnels, the marines were able to defeat them. -
Lend-lease act
The Lend-Lease Act was for U.S. military to aid other nations during World War II. It allowed the president to give weapons and other materials to the countries This helped with war interests. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Hundreds of Japanese fighter jets came and surprise attack the American naval base in Hawaii. More than 2,000 Americans were killed and 1,000 were wounded. This attack lead the United States to finally join in World War II -
Transition of the U.S. homefront to War production
"Rosie the Riveter" helped influence women to work. About 6.5 million females entered the workforce during the war years. People were encouraged to produce their own food. Over 80,000 tanks and nearly 300,000 aircraft were produced during the war years. -
Battle of Midway
Japan wanted to sink the American aircraft carriers that weren't destroyed in Pearl Hardor. They tried to draw out the American fleet, but the U.S. found out the plans and surprised the Japanese instead. -
Battle of Stalingrad
This was a succesful stopping of Germany from invading the Soviet Union. This marked the turning point of the War for the Allies. It was also one of the bloodiest battles with deaths of almost 2 million. -
Invasion of Africa by Eisenhower
Also known as Operation Torch, the inavasion was very important, It stopped the landing in France until 1944, but also mobilized the resources for air and ground battles. -
D-Day
156,000 American troops invaded the beaches along Normandy. 4,000 died, and thousands more were injured or missing. Despite the many casualties, the Allies won. -
Liberation of Majdanek
This extermination camp was the first to be liberated by the Allies. 1,500 prisoners survived the camp, but many were oddly defected. -
The Battle of Buldge
Adolph Hitler wanted to split the Allied armies in Europe by a surprise attack. Caught off-guard, American units fought desperately and took on the appearance of a large bulge, allowing the Allies to win. -
Battle of Okinawa
The last battle in the Pacific Islands. There were 287,000 U.S. troops agaisnt 130,000 Japanese. In the end Japan suffered from 77,000 casualties, and the U.S. - 65,000. -
V-E Day
Standing for Victory in Europe Day, officially announced the end of World War II. On May 7th, a German general signed the treaty that ended the fighting in Europe. -
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
America dropped the first atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The explosion wiped out 90 percent of the city and immediately killed 80,000 people. Three days later, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, killing an estimated 40,000 people, resulting in the surrender of Japan. -
V-J Day
Stands for Victory over Japan Day. Marks the day that Japan surrendered to the Allies after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, officially ending World War II.
