Timeline by Nicholas Echeverria

Non-Aggression Pact (August 23, 1939)

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This was a treaty between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union pledging not attack each other. There was also a plan to divide Poland which helped spark WWII

Poland Invaded (September 1, 1939)

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This invasion also known as the september campaign, happened when Germany launched a "blitzkrieg" against them. It ended in Germany taking over poland and the start of WWII

Dunkirk Evacuation (May 26 – June 4, 1940)

12356700 — 2025-03-15 04:01:58 UTC

During WWII, the evacuation of British Expeditionary Forces(BEF) and other Allied forces was safely rescued from the French seaport Dunkirk. This mission was codenamed Operation Dynamo, also known as the Miracle of Dunkirk

Battle of Britain (Jul 10, 1940 – Oct 31, 1940)

12356700 — 2025-03-15 04:06:54 UTC

Germany set a series of air raids over Britain. The battle ended in victory for the Royal Air Force and was a turning point during the war since it was Nazi Germany’s first military defeat.

Soviet Union Invaded (June 22 – December 2, 1941)

12356700 — 2025-03-15 04:16:54 UTC

Germany breaks the non-aggression pact and attacks Poland. The Germans launch the mission codenamed Operation Barbarossa, ends with Germany taking over and triggers WWII

Attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941)

12356700 — 2025-03-15 04:18:21 UTC

Japan launches a surprise attack on the U.S. pacific fleet at the naval base, Pearl Harbor. This attack lead to U.S. to declare war on Japan and subsequently join the war

Japanese Internment Camps in America (February 19, 1942)

12356700 — 2025-03-15 04:24:06 UTC

During WWII, the U.S. fearing espionage, incarcerated and relocated the people of Japanese decent into Internment Camps. This event left an impact on the Japanese Americans when they lost their homes, businesses, and communities.

Battle of Midway (June 4 – 7, 1942)

12356700 — 2025-03-15 04:27:20 UTC

WWII naval battle that was fought using motley aircrafts. The U.S. claimed victory which crippled Japan’s carrier fleet, weakened Japan’s ability to wage war, and help shift the momentum of the pacific war.

Allies Land in North Africa (November 8, 1942)

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British and American forces launch a new mission, known as Operation Torch, where the Allies invade French North America. This attack was a vital step in reclaiming territories

German Surrender in Stalingrad (February 2, 1943)

12356700 — 2025-03-15 04:31:21 UTC

When the German Sixth Army battle Stalingrad, it ends in them surrendering. Their surrender was one of the turing points in the at since it was Germany’s first defeat in a long string of victories

Guadalcanal Campaign (August 7, 1942 – February 9, 1943)

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Allied offensive attack against Japan in the Solomon Islands during the Pacific war. It ended in an Allied victory and the first major Allied land offensive against Japan

D-Day (June 6, 1944)

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The allies land on Normandy Beach and was the largest amphibious invasion in history. This battle marked the beginning of the end of war in Europe as the Allies pushed the Axis powers back.

Battle of the Bulge (December 16, 1944 – January 28, 1945)

12356700 — 2025-03-15 04:38:24 UTC

This battle, otherwise known as the Ardennes Offensive, was Germany’s last major offensive campaign on the Western Front. At first, the Germans were successful, but the Allies were able to turn the tide and come out victorious.

Iwo Jima Captured (February 19 - March 26, 1945)

12356700 — 2025-03-15 04:51:39 UTC

This fight, codenamed Operation Detachment, was conflict between the U.S. and Japan. The U.S. won and turned the island into a strategic base for air operations

Manhattan Project (August 13, 1942)

12356700 — 2025-03-15 04:53:32 UTC

The project was a top secret WWII research and development of the atomic bomb. This U.S. led project sent the world into a new age of warfare and was first used to force Japans surrender in 1945

Okinawa Captured (April 1 – June 22, 1945)

12356700 — 2025-03-15 04:56:10 UTC

This battle codenamed Operation Iceberg, was the last major battle in the Pacific before Japan’s surrender. This was the bloodiest war in the Pacific war as with the casualties ending up to be around 220,000

Hitler Commits Suicide (April 30, 1945)

12356700 — 2025-03-15 04:58:03 UTC

In a bunker in berlin, Hitler Kills himself with a cyanide pill and a shot to his head. His death leads to the Germany surrender and the end of Hitlers “1000 year” Reich

Bombing of Hiroshima/Nagasaki (February 19 – March 26, 1945)

12356700 — 2025-03-15 04:59:05 UTC

As Japan kept fighting with no signs of surrendering, the U.S. decides to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The devastation of the bombs left many deaths and left Japan with no choice but to surrender.

Japan Signs Official Surrender (September 2, 1945)

12356700 — 2025-03-15 05:00:32 UTC

Japan formally surrendered aboard the USS Missouri, ending WWII. In the deal, Japan loses territory outside their homeland, complete disarmament, and Allied occupation of Japan.