WWII Timeline by Madeleine Tang https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3 en-us 2023-04-22 01:49:22 UTC 2025-10-06 12:02:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f92f.png January 30, 1933 - Hitler is Appointed Chancellor of Germany madeleinetang09 https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2563751500 Nearly being replaced, the resentment towards the Treaty of Versailles fueled the rising power of Adolf Hitler, who was eventually appointed Chancellor of Germany on January 30, 1933. This eventually led 230 Nazis to governmental positions, joining the Communists.

History.com Editors. (2009, October 28). Adolf Hitler is named chancellor of Germany. History.com. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-is-named-chancellor-of-germany

Adolf Hitler Appointed Chancellor. (n.d.). Ushmm.org. Retrieved April 25, 2023, from https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/timeline-event/holocaust/1933-1938/hitler-appointed-chancellor
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]]> 2023-04-22 01:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2563751500 September 15, 1933 - The Nuremberg Laws madeleinetang09 https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2563751501 Hitler believed that there was a pure-blooded race named "Aryan" that were the masters of the Earth. On September 15, 1935, German Jew's rights get greatly limited and seen as nothing but "subjects" to the place. Jews would later face hard times with food, medicine, and unemployment.

History.com Editors. (2009, November 5). Nuremberg race laws imposed. History.com. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/nuremberg-race-laws-imposed
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The Nuremberg Laws. (2022, April 28). Facing History & Ourselves. https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/nuremberg-laws
]]> 2023-04-22 01:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2563751501 September 1, 1939 - The Beginning madeleinetang09 https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2563751502 Before the invasion, the Polish made some calculations, but it was until Hitler's attack on Poland on September 1, 1939, that they realized they greatly miscalculated their efforts. The effects of the loss resulted in Great Britain and France declaring war on Germany, thus the start of World War II. America wanted to stay out of the conflict in order to keep its neutrality. Many people in different states such as Texas listened to the radio to keep up with updates.

History.com Editors. (2009, November 16). Germany invades Poland - Date & Year. History.com. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-invades-poland
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https://www.thenation.com/authors. (2015, September 1). September 1, 1939: Germany Invades Poland, Beginning World War II. The Nation. https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/september-1-1939-germany-invades-poland-beginning-world-war-ii/
]]> 2023-04-22 01:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2563751502 June 22, 1940 - The Surrender of France madeleinetang09 https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2563751503 On June 22, 1940, France fell to Nazi Germany, and Hitler accepted the surrender, causing Philippe Pétain to sign an armistice, which then acquired more than half of France to become occupied by them.

History.com Editors. (2010, July 21). France to surrender to Nazis. History.com. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/france-to-surrender‌

Sundin, S. (2020, June 22). Today in World War II History—June 22, 1940 & 1945. Sarah Sundin | Drama, Daring, Romance. https://www.sarahsundin.com/today-in-world-war-ii-history-june-22-1940-1945/
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]]> 2023-04-22 01:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2563751503 July 10, 1940 - The Battle of Great Britain madeleinetang09 https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2563751504 Germany started a series of bombings against Great Britain on July 10, 1940, which began The Battle of Britain. Despite these attacks, the British had advantages that helped them get through the battles such as an effective radar system and superior quality aircraft. With these advantages, Germany suffered a loss with great consequences.

History.com Editors. (2009, November 16). The Battle of Britain begins. History.com. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-battle-of-britain-begins

Adolf Hitler Appointed Chancellor. (n.d.). Ushmm.org. Retrieved April 25, 2023, from https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/timeline-event/holocaust/1933-1938/hitler-appointed-chancellor
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]]> 2023-04-22 01:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2563751504 December 7, 1941 - Pearl Harbor Bombing madeleinetang09 https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2563751505 Pearl Harbor was a United States naval base located in Honolulu, Hawaii. People like Chester Nimitz were Chief of the Bureau of Navigation and help take command. Pearl Harbor was a place where no one believed the Japanese would attack. But on December 7, 1941, The Japanese unexpectedly attacked Pearl Harbor, enraging many U.S. citizens (including 750,000 Texans) and becoming the ultimate reason for the country to join the war.

History.com Editors. (2009, October 29). Pearl Harbor: Attack, Deaths & Facts. History.com. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor
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]]> 2023-04-22 01:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2563751505 May 8, 1945 - Celebrate Victory madeleinetang09 https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2563751506 Great Britain and the United States celebrated Victory in Europe Day on May 8, 1945, a day after the surrender of the Nazis on May 7. Putting out flags and banners with great joy after defeating the Nazis. The end of the Nazis helped Texas recover from the Great Depression and became an urbanized state with fuel and manufacturing.

History.com Editors. (2009, November 16). V-E Day Is Celebrated. History.com. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/victory-in-europe
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]]> 2023-04-22 01:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2563751506 September 7, 1940 - The Blitz madeleinetang09 https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2566673342 After successfully occupying France, Germany had their eyes on England; Because it wanted to invade the Soviet Union without interference. 300 German soldiers raid London bombing, not ending until May of next year. While not severely affecting the populated areas of London, the poorest areas were greatly affected, with some people in slums taking direct hits.

History.com Editors. (2009b, November 5). The Blitz begins as Germany bombs London. History.com. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-blitz-begins]]> 2023-04-25 04:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2566673342 April 18, 1942 - Doolittle's Raid madeleinetang09 https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2566752219 As a form of payback, 16 American B-25 bombers, commanded by James H. Doolittle, come to raid Japan. Two Japanese military workers both made mistakes that damaged their country's image. Eventually, Doolittle received the Medal of Honor.

Adolf Hitler Appointed Chancellor. (n.d.). Ushmm.org. Retrieved April 25, 2023, from https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/timeline-event/holocaust/1933-1938/hitler-appointed-chancellor

National Museum of the United States Air ForceTM. (n.d.). Doolittle Raid. National Museum of the United States Air ForceTM. Retrieved April 25, 2023, from https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196211/doolittle-raid]]> 2023-04-25 05:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2566752219 May 4, 1942 - The Battle of the Coral Sea madeleinetang09 https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2566802533 The Coral Sea is northeast of Australia and is part of the Pacific Ocean. This sea took the place of a battle between the U.S. and Japan.  They used both naval and air forces during the conflict marking it as the first of that type of battle; despite Japan winning the fight, the after-effects of the action were too costly for the country, so they had to cancel their plans to go to Port Moresby, Papua, as well as other South Pacific targets.

History.com Editors. (2009b, November 5). The Battle of the Coral Sea begins. History.com. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-battle-of-the-coral-sea-begins]]> 2023-04-25 06:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/madeleinetang09/hcq7cl6fob1ha3p3/wish/2566802533