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September 1, 1939: Germany Invades Poland

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September 1, 1939: Germany Invades Poland

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World War II officially began when Nazi Germany, under Adolf Hitler's command, invaded Poland using the 'Blitzkrieg' (lightning war) strategy. This aggressive action prompted Britain and France to declare war on Germany two days later, marking the start of the global conflict.

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Japanese forces launched a surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This devastating attack resulted in the deaths of 2,403 Americans and damaged numerous ships and aircraft. The next day, the United States declared war on Japan, officially entering World War II.

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The largest seaborne invasion in history, known as Operation Overlord, began when Allied forces landed on five beaches in Normandy, France. This crucial operation marked the beginning of the liberation of German-occupied Western Europe and was a turning point in the war.

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September 2, 1945: Japan's Formal Surrender

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September 2, 1945: Japan's Formal Surrender

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Japan formally surrendered aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, officially ending World War II. The surrender ceremony was presided over by General Douglas MacArthur, and representatives from various Allied nations were present to witness this historic moment.

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December 11, 1941: Germany Declares War on the United States

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December 11, 1941: Germany Declares War on the United States

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Following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S. declaration of war against Japan, Nazi Germany and Italy declared war on the United States. This decision by Hitler expanded the European conflict to a truly global scale.

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August 6, 1945: Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

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August 6, 1945: Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

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The United States dropped the first atomic bomb used in warfare on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The devastating explosion killed approximately 140,000 people and destroyed much of the city. Three days later, a second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki.

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Nazi Germany launched Operation Barbarossa, a massive invasion of the Soviet Union, breaking the non-aggression pact between the two countries. This campaign became the largest military operation in history and marked a crucial turning point in the war.

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February 19, 1945: Battle of Iwo Jima Begins

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February 19, 1945: Battle of Iwo Jima Begins

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U.S. Marines landed on Iwo Jima, beginning one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific Theater. The iconic photograph of Marines raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi was taken during this battle, becoming one of the most famous images of the war.

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The Second Battle of El Alamein began in Egypt, with British forces under General Montgomery defeating German forces led by Rommel. This victory marked a major turning point in the North African campaign and prevented Nazi Germany from accessing crucial oil resources in the Middle East.

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May 7, 1945: Germany's Unconditional Surrender

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May 7, 1945: Germany's Unconditional Surrender

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Nazi Germany surrendered unconditionally to Allied forces in Reims, France, marking the end of World War II in Europe (V-E Day). Hitler had committed suicide in his Berlin bunker just days earlier, on April 30, 1945.