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#WorldWar2 key events and their timeline with visual references.
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November 11, 1918
WORLD WAR I ENDS
Britain, France, the US, and other allies defeat Germany, bringing an end to World War I, billed as “the war to end all wars.”
WORLD WAR I ENDS
Britain, France, the US, and other allies defeat Germany, bringing an end to World War I, billed as “the war to end all wars.”
January 30, 1933
HITLER APPOINTED GERMAN LEADER
Adolf Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany and later assumes dictatorial powers. German rearmament takes off.
HITLER APPOINTED GERMAN LEADER
Adolf Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany and later assumes dictatorial powers. German rearmament takes off.
September 1, 1939
WORLD WAR II BEGINS
Germany invades Poland, inciting Poland’s allies Britain and France to declare war on Germany.
WORLD WAR II BEGINS
Germany invades Poland, inciting Poland’s allies Britain and France to declare war on Germany.
September 17, 1939
SOVIET UNION INVADES POLAND
Working in concert with Hitler, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin orders the invasion of Poland, securing a share of Polish territory.
SOVIET UNION INVADES POLAND
Working in concert with Hitler, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin orders the invasion of Poland, securing a share of Polish territory.
September 27, 1939
WARSAW CAPTURED
Warsaw surrenders to German troops. Poland holds out for another 9 days before capitulating.
WARSAW CAPTURED
Warsaw surrenders to German troops. Poland holds out for another 9 days before capitulating.
December 13, 1939
UK WINS WAR’S FIRST SEA BATTLE
British cruisers defeat a German pocket battleship at the Battle of the River Plate, the first major naval engagement of World War II.
UK WINS WAR’S FIRST SEA BATTLE
British cruisers defeat a German pocket battleship at the Battle of the River Plate, the first major naval engagement of World War II.
April 8, 1940
NORWAY INVADED
Germany invades Norway, ending a 6-month period of limited land operations called the “Phony War.”
NORWAY INVADED
Germany invades Norway, ending a 6-month period of limited land operations called the “Phony War.”
May 10, 1940
CHURCHILL BECOMES PRIME MINISTER
Winston Churchill replaces Neville Chamberlain as British Prime Minister. The same day, Germany invades Belgium.
CHURCHILL BECOMES PRIME MINISTER
Winston Churchill replaces Neville Chamberlain as British Prime Minister. The same day, Germany invades Belgium.
May 26-June 4, 1940
MIRACLE OF DUNKIRK
The trapped British army evacuates to England from Dunkirk, France, surviving to fight another day.
MIRACLE OF DUNKIRK
The trapped British army evacuates to England from Dunkirk, France, surviving to fight another day.
June 14, 1940
PARIS FALLS TO NAZIS
Paris falls to German forces. France capitulates 11 days later.
PARIS FALLS TO NAZIS
Paris falls to German forces. France capitulates 11 days later.
July 10-October 31, 1940
BRITAIN FIGHTS FOR ITS LIFE
The Battle of Britain pits German bombers against British fighters in a thwarted German prelude to invasion.
BRITAIN FIGHTS FOR ITS LIFE
The Battle of Britain pits German bombers against British fighters in a thwarted German prelude to invasion.
December 7, 1941
U.S. PLUNGED INTO WAR
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, starting a war with the US. Sensing weakness, Hitler declares war on America 4 days later.
U.S. PLUNGED INTO WAR
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, starting a war with the US. Sensing weakness, Hitler declares war on America 4 days later.
June 4, 1942
THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY
USA defeated the Japanese navy at the Battle of Midway. Following this victory, the US navy was able to push the Japanese back.
THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY
USA defeated the Japanese navy at the Battle of Midway. Following this victory, the US navy was able to push the Japanese back.
Oct 23, 1942
BATTLE OF EL ALAMEIN
Montgomery attacked the German-Italian army in North Africa with a massive bombardment followed by an armoured attack. He then proceeded to chase the routed enemy some 1500 miles across the desert.
BATTLE OF EL ALAMEIN
Montgomery attacked the German-Italian army in North Africa with a massive bombardment followed by an armoured attack. He then proceeded to chase the routed enemy some 1500 miles across the desert.
Nov, 1942
BATTLE OF STALINGRAD
The Russians won their first victory against Germany at the Battle of Stalingrad.
BATTLE OF STALINGRAD
The Russians won their first victory against Germany at the Battle of Stalingrad.
May 12 1943
AXIS SURRENDER NORTH AFRICA
The British and American forces managed to defeat the Axis forces in North Africa.
AXIS SURRENDER NORTH AFRICA
The British and American forces managed to defeat the Axis forces in North Africa.
September 3, 1943
ITALY SURRENDERS
Italy surrenders to the Allies, however, Germany helps Mussolini to escape and set up a government in Northern Italy.
ITALY SURRENDERS
Italy surrenders to the Allies, however, Germany helps Mussolini to escape and set up a government in Northern Italy.
June 6, 1944
D-DAY
Allied forces invade France from Normandy and push back the Germans.
D-DAY
Allied forces invade France from Normandy and push back the Germans.
Aug 25, 1944
PARIS LIBERATED
The French capital of Paris was liberated from the Germans.
PARIS LIBERATED
The French capital of Paris was liberated from the Germans.
December 16, 1944
BATTLE OF BULGE
The Germans launch a large attack in the Battle of the Bulge. They lose to the Allies sealing the fate of the German army.
BATTLE OF BULGE
The Germans launch a large attack in the Battle of the Bulge. They lose to the Allies sealing the fate of the German army.
February 19, 1945
INVASION OF IWO JIMA
US Marines invade the island of Iwo Jima. After a fierce battle they capture the island.
INVASION OF IWO JIMA
US Marines invade the island of Iwo Jima. After a fierce battle they capture the island.
March, 1945
ALLIES CROSS THE RHINE
The Allies crossed the Rhine while Soviet forces were approaching Berlin from the East.
ALLIES CROSS THE RHINE
The Allies crossed the Rhine while Soviet forces were approaching Berlin from the East.
April 12, 1945
DEATH OF ROOSEVELT
President Roosevelt died. He was succeeded by President Truman.
DEATH OF ROOSEVELT
President Roosevelt died. He was succeeded by President Truman.
April 30, 1945
HITLER COMMITS SUICIDE
The German leader, Adolf Hitler committed suicide in his bombproof shelter together with his mistress, Eva Braun, who he had, at the last minute, made his wife.
HITLER COMMITS SUICIDE
The German leader, Adolf Hitler committed suicide in his bombproof shelter together with his mistress, Eva Braun, who he had, at the last minute, made his wife.
May 7, 1945
GERMANY SURRENDERS
Germany surrenders to the Allies.
GERMANY SURRENDERS
Germany surrenders to the Allies.
Aug 6, 1945
ATOMIC BOMB DROPPED ON HIROSHIMA
The Japanese generals refused to surrender. The US dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima.
ATOMIC BOMB DROPPED ON HIROSHIMA
The Japanese generals refused to surrender. The US dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima.
Aug 8, 1945
RUSSIA DECLARES WAR ON JAPAN
Russia declared war on Japan and invaded Japanese-ruled Manchuria.
RUSSIA DECLARES WAR ON JAPAN
Russia declared war on Japan and invaded Japanese-ruled Manchuria.
Aug 9, 1945
ATOMIC BOMB DROPPED ON NAGASAKI
The US dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Nagasaki as the Japanese had not surrendered following Hiroshima.
ATOMIC BOMB DROPPED ON NAGASAKI
The US dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Nagasaki as the Japanese had not surrendered following Hiroshima.
Sept 2, 1945
JAPANESE SURRENDER
The Japanese unconditionally surrendered to the allies. US General, Douglas MacArthur, accepted Japan’s surrender thus formally ending the second world war.
JAPANESE SURRENDER
The Japanese unconditionally surrendered to the allies. US General, Douglas MacArthur, accepted Japan’s surrender thus formally ending the second world war.
More than 75 million people died in World War II, including about 20 million military personnel and 40 million civilians, many of whom died because of deliberate genocide, massacres, mass-bombings, disease, and starvation.
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