World War II by Ethan Santana

European Front Event - Month Day, Year

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Pacific Front Event - Month Day, Year

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Dunkirk Evacuations- 26 May to 4 June 1940

12363334 — 2025-03-10 20:09:28 UTC

The evacuation of more than 338,000 Allied soldiers during the Second World War from the beaches and harbor of Dunkirk, in the north of France, between 26 May and 4 June 1940. Dunkirk took place after Allies troops were cut off and surrounded by German troops during the Battle of France.

Japan Signs Official Surrender- September 2, 1945

12363334 — 2025-03-10 20:25:20 UTC

The Instrument of Surrender of Japan from WWII, signed by Japanese representatives and approved by U.S. President Harry Truman. The eight paragraph Surrender form formally capitulated Japan from the war.

Hitler Commits Suicide- April 30, 1945

12363334 — 2025-03-10 20:40:33 UTC

Hitler commits suicide in an underground bunker underneath his Berlin Headquarters on April 30, 1945. Soon after, Germany formally declared Surrender on the Allied Forces, ending the war.

Battle of Britain- 10 July – 31 October 1940

12363334 — 2025-03-11 20:05:47 UTC

A military campaign led by the Royal Air Force and the Fleet Air Arm, in which aeroplanes defended the United Kingdom against Nazi Germanys Air Force. It was the first military campaign fought entirely by air forces.

Attack on Pearl Harbor- December 7, 1941

12363334 — 2025-03-11 20:10:56 UTC

A surprise military attack led by Japan against the United States at its naval harbor base in Oahu, Hawaii. This attack led to the once neutral state of U.S. running with the Allies in World War II against Japan and the Central Powers.

Germany Surrenders - May 7, 1945

12363334 — 2025-03-11 20:18:20 UTC

The Surrender of Germany on Monday, May 7, 1945, at Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF) at Reims in northeastern France. General Alfred Jodl, Chief of Staff of the German Army, signed three other surrender documents at the same time, one each for Great Britain, Russia, and France.

Guadalcanal Campaign - 7 August 1942 – 9 February 1943

12363334 — 2025-03-17 20:34:03 UTC

The Battle of Guadalcanal by the United States, an Allied offensive against Japan in Papua, New Guinea. The Allies decided to mount major offensives in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands with the objectives of defending sea lines to Australia and eventually attacking the major Japanese base at Rabaul on New Britain.

Soviet Union Invaded- June 22, 1941

12363334 — 2025-03-17 20:47:36 UTC

During World War II, the Soviet Union was invaded by Nazi Germany on June 22, 1941, in a massive military operation known as Operation Barbarossa, opening the Eastern Front and marking a major turning point in the war.