ww2 by Edmund Snyder-Jefferson

japanese invasion of manchuria September 1931

160156_16 — 2025-04-04 14:50:56 UTC

In September 1931, Japan invaded Manchuria, a Chinese province, after a Mukden Incident (a staged event), to secure resources and expand its empire, ultimately leading to the establishment of the puppet state of Manchukuo and the Second Sino-Japanese Wa

invasion of poland september 1, 1939

160156_16 — 2025-04-04 14:53:16 UTC

The German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, marked the start of World War II, with Germany and the Soviet Union later dividing and annexing Polish territory.

Soviet invasion of Poland 17 September 1939

160156_16 — 2025-04-04 14:57:14 UTC

The Soviet invasion of Poland was a military conflict by the Soviet Union without a formal declaration of war. On 17 September 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Poland from the east, 16 days after Nazi Germany invaded Poland from the west.

the blitz May 1940

160156_16 — 2025-04-04 15:02:19 UTC

the blitz a German term meaning "lightning war," refers to the sustained campaign of aerial bombing attacks on British towns and cities by the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) from September 1940 to May 1941, with London being the primary target

attack on pearl harbor December 7, 1941

160156_16 — 2025-04-04 15:04:26 UTC

The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike by the Empire of Japan on the United States Pacific Fleet at its naval base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. At the time, the U.S. was a neutral country in World War II.

second battle of el alamein November 11, 1942

160156_16 — 2025-04-04 15:07:22 UTC

The Second Battle of El Alamein, fought from October 23 to November 4, 1942, was a decisive Allied victory in the North African campaign, forcing the Axis forces to retreat into Libya and marking a turning point in the war in the region.

normandy landings June 6, 1944

160156_16 — 2025-04-04 15:10:58 UTC

he Normandy landings, also known as D-Day, on June 6, 1944, marked the start of the Allied liberation of Western Europe, with approximately 150,000 troops landing on five beaches in Normandy, France.

Battle of Berlin May 1945

160156_16 — 2025-04-04 15:18:24 UTC

The Battle of Berlin, a major World War II offensive, saw the Soviet Red Army capture the German capital from April 16 to May 2, 1945, ending with the city's surrender and the collapse of Nazi Germany.