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JAPAN INVADES MANCHURIA AND CHINA-U.S. RESPONDS WITH EMBARGO

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Japan's invasion of Manchuria and China prompted the U.S. to respond with an embargo. This was a significant turning point in history that led to further tensions between Japan and the U.S.

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The Munich Agreement was a settlement reached between Germany, Great Britain, France, and Italy that allowed Nazi Germany to annex portions of Czechoslovakia. British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain defended the agreement as a way to achieve "peace for our time" through appeasement. However, the agreement ultimately failed to prevent World War II.

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Nazi Germany annexed Austria in what is known as the Anschluss. Later that year, Germany also took over the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia, which led to the Munich Agreement. In 1939, Germany invaded and occupied the rest of Czechoslovakia, effectively eliminating the country as an independent state. These actions by Hitler were significant factors leading up to the outbreak of World War II.

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GERMANY AND SOVIET UNION INVADE POLAND-BEGINS WWII 

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The invasion of Poland by Germany and the Soviet Union marked the beginning of World War II. The invasion was a result of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, a secret agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union that divided Eastern Europe into spheres of influence. The invasion of Poland triggered a response from Britain and France, who declared war on Germany.

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Germany had launched a massive invasion of France, using a tactic known as the Blitzkrieg, which involved fast-moving tanks and aircraft. Despite some initial success by the French army, they were ultimately overwhelmed by the German forces. The French government surrendered, and Germany occupied much of the country for the remainder of the war. The fall of France was a significant victory for Germany and marked a turning point in the war.

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The evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbor of Dunkirk, France. The German army advanced into France and quickly pushed the British and French forces to the coast. With the enemy closing in, the British launched Operation Dynamo, a massive evacuation effort that involved a fleet of naval vessels and civilian boats. Over the course of nine days, more than 338,000 soldiers were rescued and transported across the English Channel to England. The success of the operation was a major morale boost for the Allied forces, and is considered a pivotal moment in the war.

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The Battle of Britain, also known as the Blitz, was a major air campaign fought by the British Royal Air Force against the German Luftwaffe. The battle began when Germany began a sustained bombing campaign against Britain, with the goal of gaining air superiority and clearing the way for a ground invasion. The RAF responded with a determined defense, using advanced radar technology to detect incoming enemy planes and launching counterattacks against German positions. The Battle of Britain is considered a turning point in the war, as it prevented Germany from gaining control of the skies over Britain and forced Hitler to abandon plans for a ground invasion.

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The Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis was a military alliance formed between Italy, Germany, and Japan. The alliance was created as a response to the growing threat posed by the Allied Powers, particularly the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. The three Axis powers agreed to cooperate in their efforts to expand their territories and spheres of influence, with Japan focused on Asia and the Pacific, Germany on Europe, and Italy on North Africa and the Mediterranean. The alliance proved to be a formidable force, with the Axis powers achieving early victories and dominance in many parts of the world.

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The invasion of the Soviet Union by Germany, also known as Operation Barbarossa. While access to oil was one of the factors driving the German invasion, it was not the sole motivation. Germany had been preparing for war with the Soviet Union for years, driven by Adolf Hitler's desire for Lebensraum or "living space" for the German people. The invasion was also aimed at destroying Soviet military power and securing control over vast territories in Eastern Europe. The campaign began with a massive surprise attack by the German army, which quickly advanced deep into Soviet territory. However, the Soviet Union was able to mount a fierce resistance, and the fighting soon devolved into a brutal and protracted conflict that lasted until Germany's surrender in 1945.

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PEARL HARBOR “A DATE THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY”

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The Japanese launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The attack resulted in the deaths of 2,403 Americans and marked the entry of the United States into World War II. President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously declared it "a date which will live in infamy."

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HITLER HONORS HIS PACT WITH JAPAN AND DECLARES WAR ON THE U.S.

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The United States declared war on Japan the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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In the early morning hours, just hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan launched simultaneous attacks on the Philippines and Indonesia. The Japanese forces quickly overran American and Filipino troops in the Philippines, forcing General Douglas MacArthur to retreat to the island fortress of Corregidor. The Japanese also seized control of much of the Dutch East Indies, including Indonesia. These invasions marked the beginning of Japan's aggressive expansion throughout the Pacific.

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The Battle of the Coral Sea was a naval battle fought between the United States and Japan in the Pacific Theater. It was the first naval battle in history in which the opposing fleets did not engage in direct surface combat. Instead, the battle was fought primarily by aircraft launched from aircraft carriers. The battle was a strategic victory for the Allies, as it prevented Japan from further expanding its presence in the South Pacific.

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BATTLE OF MIDWAY-TURNING POINT BATTLE IN PACIFIC

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BATTLE OF STALINGRAD-TURNING POINT BATTLE IN EUROPE

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N.AFRICAN BATTLE-EL ALAMEIN FOR OIL-GERMANS ARE DEFEATED

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D-DAY-NORMANDY, FRANCE-BEGINS LIBERATION OF FRANCE AND EUROPE

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US WINS BATTLES of IWO JIMA AND OKINAWA-BASES TO ATTACK JAPAN

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V-E- DAY

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August 6th(Hiroshima) and 9th(Nagasaki), 1945

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August 6th(Hiroshima) and 9th(Nagasaki), 1945

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ATOMIC BOMBS DROPPED ON HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI

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JAPAN SURRENDERS

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FORMAL SURRENDER OF JAPAN-V-J DAY