WW2 Timeline by Charli Moreno

Dunkirk Evacuation - May 26, 1940 – June 4, 1940

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A rescue misson for Allied soldiers in WW2. Many solider were evacuated due to the German forces surrounding them.

Hitler Commits Suicide - April 30th 1945

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As the soviet forces closed in Aldolf killed himself in his Bunker. His death marked the collapse of Nazi Germany, leading to the surrender of Germany and the end of World War II

Battle of Britain-July 10, 1940 – October 31, 1940

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A air campaign that was fought between the RAF and German Luftwaffe. This was fight during WW2 and was the first military campaign that was souley fought by air forces.

Germany Surrenders-May 7, 1945

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Germany surrendered after Hitler committed sucide, he was hated all over as well. The nazis army had collapsed and tired.

Soviet Union Invade - June 22, 1941

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When the Soviet Union invaded eastern Poland after the Nazis did shortly before. The invade ultimately divided Poland between 2 powers.

Allies Land in North Africa-November 8 1942

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First major Allied invasion of WW2 its also known as operation torch. U.S. and British forces landed in Morocco and Algeria to fight Axis powers and gain control of North Africa.

D-Day-June 6, 1944

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Allied forces launched a massive invasion of France that was under France by landing on the beaches of Normandy. This marked the beginning of liberation.

Poland Invaded-September 1, 1939

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The start of WW2, the Nazis militarty attack on Poland. Shortly after the Soviet union attacked Poland as welll causing Poland to divide.

Battle of the Bulge-December 16, 1944

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A major german offesvive that was launched. It was the last major German attack on the Western Front.

Non-Aggression Pact-August 23-24 1939

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An agreement between two or more countries making a agreement not to attack each other or support attacks by others. It is used to prevent unneeded violence.

German Surrender in Stalingrad-February 2, 1943

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German forces surrendered to the Soviet Red Army after months of brutal fighting in the Battle of Stalingrad. It was a major turning WW2.

Japan Signs Official Surrender-September 2, 1945

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Japan surrendered on the USS Missouri in tokoyo bay. This came after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and is commemorated as V-J Day This. formally ended WW2.

Attack on Pearl Harbor-December 7, 1941

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A sneaky attack on the US naval base from Japan in Hawaii. This ultimately caused the US to join WW2 that next day...

Guadalcanal Campaign-August 7, 1942 – February 9, 1943

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A major battle during WW2 in the Pacific theater. It was the first major Allied offensive against Japan and marked a turning point by halting Japanese expansion in the Pacific.

A-June 4, 1942

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A naval battle fought by US and Japan near Midway Atoll. The US beat Japan and hindered Jpans naval system greatly.

Bombing of Hiroshima/Nagasaki-August 6, 1945

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The US dropping 2 atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Jpan would suerrender after that and the bomb caused immense destruction and deatj.

Japanese Internment Camps in America-February 19, 1942

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Manhattan Project-August 13, 1942

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The research and devleopment of the atomic bomb by the US. These were first ever atomic bombs and led to the bombing of hisroaha.

Iwo Jima Captured- March 26, 1945

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The US marines captured the island of Iwo Jima. The victory provided a crucial base for American forces, but it came at a high cost, with heavy casualties on both sides.

Okinawa Captured-March 26, 1945 – September 7, 1945

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U.S. forces captured the island of Okinawa from Japan, it was one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War. There was a lot of casualities latley.