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Japan invades Manchuria, Sep. 18th, 1931 - Feb. 27th, 1932.

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Japan invades Manchuria, Sep. 18th, 1931 - Feb. 27th, 1932.

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While much of the credit goes to Hitler's invasion of Poland, some historians argue that the Japanese invasion of Manchuria was the true beginning of World War II. Japan, seeking raw materials and land, invaded the Chinese province of Manchuria. This event led to a much wider spread desire for countries to expand and obtain power. It also added to the rising tensions between countries.

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Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany, January 13th, 1933.

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Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany, January 13th, 1933.

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Despite previously losing an election to become president of Germany, Hitler's popularity led to him being appointed as chancellor by President Paul von Hindenburg. Following the Nazi Party's multiple electoral victories, the pressure for Hitler to be put into a position of power was immense. Even though he wasn't placed into a top position of power, his influence became widespread and his power turned absolute. He ruled Germany as a dictator until his death.

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The Munich Agreement, September 30th, 1938.

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The Munich Agreement, September 30th, 1938.

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In an effort to stop German aggression, several European countries met with Hitler to make peace agreements. It was in this meeting that they used appeasement and gave up land and resources to Hitler. They had given up the Sudetenland and parts of Czechoslovakia. President Chamberlain was the primary advocate for this policy. There was criticism for Chamberlain's actions at the time and some historians criticize his actions to this day.

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Germany occupies Czechoslovakia, March 15th - March 16th, 1939.

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Germany occupies Czechoslovakia, March 15th - March 16th, 1939.

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Hitler was given parts of Czechoslovakia during the Munich Agreement. He promised to not take any more territory, however he broke that promise. On March 15th, 1939, Germany marched into Czechoslovakia and occupied the country. This conquest would not end here.

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Hitler Invades Poland, September 1st, 1939.

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Hitler Invades Poland, September 1st, 1939.

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Seen as the definitive beginning of World War II, Hitler finally launches his invasion of Poland. Following a secret pact between Russia and Germany, Poland is attacked. Despite the promises made by Britain and France, very little assistance is provided. France's and Britain's lack of response was viewed as cowardly and weak.

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Britain and France Declare War on Germany, Sept. 3rd, 1939.

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Britain and France Declare War on Germany, Sept. 3rd, 1939.

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Following the invasion of Poland, Britain and France both declare war on Germany. World War II has officially begun. All countries began building up their armies. British and French armies were strengthening quickly but the response was still lackluster. Even though the war had started, it didn't feel like Britain and France were doing much of anything.

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The Tripartite Pact is signed, Sept. 22nd, 1940.

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The Tripartite Pact is signed, Sept. 22nd, 1940.

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The countries of Japan, Italy, and Germany had signed the Tripartite Pact which secured the alliance between the three. They were known as the Axis powers meanwhile the countries in the West, like Britain or France, were known as the Allied powers.

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Early one morning, Japanese planes bombed a U.S navy port in Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The attack was swift and catastrophic. Thousands of lives, consisting of both servicemen and civilians, were lost. Several ships were destroyed and sunk. President Roosevelt would go on to say the December 7th, 1941, would be a date that lives in infamy.

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The U.S and Britain declare war on Japan, Dec. 8th, 1940.

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The U.S and Britain declare war on Japan, Dec. 8th, 1940.

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Immediately following the Pearl Harbor attack, the U.S and Britain declare war on Japan. After a long time trying to stay out of the European conflict, the U.S had finally joined in the war as an Allied power. American support for the war began quickly increasing as the general public wanted revenge for the attack on American soil.

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Following the Allied takeover of Sicily, Italy was forced to surrender. After Sicily fell, Mussolini was arrested. This caused a civil war to spark in Italy. Italian military forces fell apart and the territories they annexed and occupied fell under German control. It took several weeks of discussion between the Allies and the Italian government after Mussolini fell from power.

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Germany unconditionally surrenders, May 7th, 1945.

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Germany unconditionally surrenders, May 7th, 1945.

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After months of fighting, Russia finally reached Berlin. Hitler committed suicide in his bunker before he was captured and Alfred Jodl, the German High Command in charge of German forces, signed the agreement to surrender. Germany, at least on paper, was finally defeated even though fighting continued for a day after the agreement was signed.

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Since both Italy and Germany had surrendered, it was only a matter of time before the last Axis power, Japan, would surrender too. However, Japan was slightly stubborn and they wouldn't surrender. This caused the United States to decide to launch two nuclear bombs on both Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Although, historians have argued that these nuclear bombs were not necessary for Japan to surrender but it did speed up the process.