World War II by Aryana Arcas

Invasion of Poland ( SEP 1, 1939)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-11 14:29:37 UTC

Germany invades Poland, marking the beginning of World War II. Britain and France declare war on Germany shortly after.

Fall of France ( JUNE 22, 1940)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-11 14:31:17 UTC

Germany completes its invasion of France, resulting in the country's surrender. France is divided, with the German occupation in the north and the Vichy regime in the south.

Battle of Britain (JULY 10 - OCT 31, 1940)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-11 14:33:39 UTC

The German Luftwaffe attempts to gain air superiority over Britain in preparation for a potential invasion, but Britain’s Royal Air Force successfully defends the nation.

Operation Barbarossa (JUNE 22, 1941)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-11 14:36:07 UTC

Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union, breaking the non-aggression pact. This opens the Eastern Front, where some of the war's most intense fighting will occur.

Attack on Pearl Harbor (DEC 7, 1941)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-11 14:40:01 UTC

Japan launches a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, bringing the United States into World War II.

Battle of Midway (JUNE 4- 7, 1942)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-11 14:41:40 UTC

The United States achieves a significant naval victory against Japan, sinking four Japanese aircraft carriers. This battle shifts the balance in the Pacific in favor of the Allies.

Battle of Stalingrad (AUG 23, 1942- FEB 2, 1943)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-11 14:43:36 UTC

The Soviet Union successfully defends Stalingrad, marking a turning point on the Eastern Front as the German army suffers massive losses.

Normandy Invasion OR D- day (JUNE 6, 1944)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-11 14:46:34 UTC

Allied forces land on the beaches of Normandy, France, beginning the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation.

Battle of the Bulge (DEC 16, 1944 - JAN 25, 1945)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-11 14:48:16 UTC

Germany launches its last major offensive on the Western Front, creating a "bulge" in the Allied lines, but eventually fails. This marks the decline of Nazi Germany.

Hitler's Death (APRIL 30, 1945)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-11 14:49:44 UTC

Adolf Hitler dies by suicide in his bunker in Berlin as Soviet forces close in on the city, signaling the impending end of Nazi Germany.

Victory in Europe Day (MAY 7-8, 1945)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-11 14:51:04 UTC

Germany formally surrenders to Allied forces. Celebrations erupt across Europe and North America.

Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (AUG 6-7, 1945)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-11 14:52:22 UTC

The United States drops atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender.

Victory over Japan Day (SEP 2, 1945)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-11 14:54:09 UTC

Japan formally surrenders aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, officially ending World War II.

Britain and France Declare War on Germany (SEP 3, 1939)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-12 16:51:43 UTC

After the invasion of Poland, Britain and France declare war on Germany.

Germany Invades France, Belgium, Netherlands (MAY 10, 1940)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-12 16:53:29 UTC

German forces launch a major offensive in Western Europe.

U.S. Declares War on Japan (DEC 8, 1941)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-12 16:56:46 UTC

Following the Pearl Harbor attack, the U.S. enters the war.

Executive Order 9066 (FEB 19, 1942)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-12 16:58:30 UTC

President Roosevelt signs an order leading to Japanese American internment.

Allied Invasion of Sicily (JULY 9 - AUG 17, 1943)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-12 17:01:08 UTC

Allies begin their Italian campaign by landing in Sicily.

Liberation of Paris (AUG 25, 1944)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-12 17:02:51 UTC

Paris is liberated from German occupation.

Battle of Iwo Jima (FEB 19 - MAR 26, 1945)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-12 17:05:55 UTC

U.S. Marines capture Iwo Jima in a critical battle in the Pacific.

Death of President Roosevelt (APR 12, 1945)

aryanaarcas09 — 2024-11-12 17:07:31 UTC

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt dies, and Harry S. Truman becomes president.