WWll Timeline by Alessandra Gonzalez

Dunkirk Evacuation- May 26, 1940

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Dunkirk evacuation was the evacuation of the BEF and allied troops from the French seaport of Dunkirk to England. It took place on Many 26 and ended June 4th in 1940.

Japan Signs Official Surrender- September 2, 1945

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Occurred on September 2, 1945. The infamous document “Instrument of Surrender” was signed on September 2, 1945 by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to effectively end WWII.

Hitler Commits Suicide- April 30, 1945

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On April 30, 1945, Adolf Hitler committed suicide. The cause of this was the Soviet army storming Berlin after WWII

Battle of Britain- Jul 10, 1940 – Oct 31, 1940

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The defense of Great Britain against the air raids performed by the German air force in 1940 during WWII.

Attack on Pearl Harbor-December 7, 1941

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The attack of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii sent by the Japanese to avoid a conflict and secure victories

Germany Surrenders- May 8, 1945

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On Monday, May 7, 1945, Germany surrendered to the US, UK, Soviet Union, and France.

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

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It was active between August 1942 to February 1943 and it consisted of seven naval battles, clashes ashore, and continuous air combat.

Soviet Union Invaded- June 22, 1941.

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On June 22nd, 1941, Germany invaded The Soviet Union. Adolf Hitler ordered Germany to invade The Soviet Union to gain resources, establish Nazi control, and create living spaces for the Germans.

Battle of Midway- June 4, 1942

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A naval battle in the Pacific theater in WWII that occurred on June 4-7th, 1942. The US’s victory over the Japanese imperial Navy.

Allies Land in North Africa- November 8, 1942

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In November 1942, the Allies launched Operation Torch, landing in North Africa to establish a foothold in Europe. This campaign was the first major Allied offensive in the European theater.

D-Day- June 6, 1944

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On June 6, 1944, the Allies launched the D-Day invasion of Normandy France, beginning the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control. It was a pivotal moment in WWII with thousands of soldiers landing on beaches under heavy fire.

Bombing of Hiroshima/Nagasaki- August 6, 1945

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On August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States dropped atomic Bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The bombings led to Japan's surrender, bringing an end to WWII in the Pacific.

Japanese Internment Camps in America- February 19, 1942

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During WWII, over 120,000 Japanese Americans were forcefully relocated to internment camps in the US in February 19, 1942. This was due to fears of espionage after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.

German Surrender in Stalingrad- January 31st and February 2nd, 1943

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The German 6th Army surrenders at Stalingrad on February 2, 1943, after months of brutal fighting. This defeat marked a turning point on the Eastern Front and weakened Nazi forces.

Manhattan Project-1942 to 1946

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The Manhattan Project was a secret U.S. program to develop nuclear weapons during WWLL. It culminated in the creation of atomic bombs, which were later dropped on Japan.

Poland Invaded-September 1, 1939

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On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland, marking the beginning of WWII. This invasion led Britain and France to declare war on Germany, triggering a global conflict.

Iwo Jima Captured- February 19, 1945

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The battle of Iwo Jima, fought from February 19 to March 26, 1945, was a brutal US victory over Japan. Capturing the island provided the US with a strategic base for launching air attacks on Japan's home islands.

Okinawa Captured- April 1 to June 22, 1945

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The Battle of Okinawa fought from April 1 to June 22, 1945, was one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War. The U.S. victory secured a crucial island base near Japan, paving the way for a potential invasion of the Japanese mainland.

Battle of the Bulge- December 16, 1944

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Fought from December 16, 1944 to January 25, 1945, was the last major German offensive on the Western Front. The Allies ultimately repelled the German forces, hastening the end of the war in Europe.

Non-Aggression Pact-August 23, 1939

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The Nazi Soviet Non Aggression Pact signed on August 23, 1939 was an agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union to not attack each other. The pact allowed Hitler to invade Poland without fear of Soviet intervention, setting off WWII.