https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i A timeline describing the events of WWII in order. en-us 2023-04-06 14:25:29 UTC 2023-04-06 15:00:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://www.thoughtco.com/thmb/dkdixWKjuc_S54JRHByP9EsqIBw=/3550x2639/filters:fill(auto,1)/v-day-in-germany-3134873-5b7636b2c9e77c0057a127ec.jpg sibirskym5689 https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546335689 In September of 1939, a joint operation was launched on Poland. The Pols fought hard, but were no match for the militarian might of Germany and Russia coming down on them from either side.]]> 2023-04-06 14:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546335689 sibirskym5689 https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546338180 In June of 1940, Germany launches their attack of France. They end up defeating France and become subjugated. This allowed for a almost direct way to attack Britain.]]> 2023-04-06 14:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546338180 sibirskym5689 https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546340630 On December of 1940, Germany began their air raids over Britain, first starting out as only targeting military targets, eventually Hitler growing impatient and attacking civilians as well. The German Luftwaft and RAF (Royal Air Force) were in a struggle as to see who would gain air superiority. Eventually Britain gains superiority.]]> 2023-04-06 14:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546340630 sibirskym5689 https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546345074 America which was on edge about joining World War II, would be forcefully thrown into the war. On December of 1941, Japan launched a suprise attack on Pearl Harbor, wrecking many ships, and severely damaging Pearl Harbor. This attack on Pearl Harbor caused America to become involved into the war. Japan felt completely justified in their attack, but Americans saw this as completely unreasonable. Pearl Harbor would be up and running again in about 2 years.]]> 2023-04-06 14:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546345074 sibirskym5689 https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546348259 Happened during Americas "Island Hopping", this battle was a major Pacific battle that occured in June of 1942. Despite Japan being a fierce opponent, America won by inflicting major damage over the Japanese fleet.]]> 2023-04-06 14:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546348259 sibirskym5689 https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546351214 Also known as Doomsday, D-Day was a also the major turning point in the war. This was a joint operation with Britain, America, and Canada. This were a series of landings on the Normandy beaches, that managed to turn the war completely around.]]> 2023-04-06 14:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546351214 sibirskym5689 https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546353944 In May of 1945, Germany surrenders, unconditional surrender. This was the last time the war in Europe would be fought during World War II. Hitler commits suicide afterwards. ]]> 2023-04-06 14:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546353944 sibirskym5689 https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546355835 This was a secret project done by the United States. In August of 1942, America starts development of the first nuclear weapon, known as the "Atomic-Bomb". This project would not see use until the final moments of World War II.]]> 2023-04-06 14:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546355835 sibirskym5689 https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546359739 As Japan put up fierce resistance, we resorted to something morally questionable. In August of 1945, America drops 2 Atomic-Bombs on Japan. The first, named "Little-Boy" was dropped on Hiroshima, this alone caused many deaths, however America dropped a second, called "Fat-Man", causing many more deaths.]]> 2023-04-06 14:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546359739 sibirskym5689 https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546364829 In September of 1945, Japan surrenders. The emperor, Hirohito stated, "The war situation has developed not necessarily to Japan's advantage", and many pictures were taken, once specifically, showing the emperor, Hirohito, next to the American General, Macarthur. This picture (which was shown to the Japanese public), showed Hirohito, who was considered a divine ruler sent by god, was shorter and was in fact just a man next to Macarthur.]]> 2023-04-06 15:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sibirskym5689/l8vv1fbr8eha274i/wish/2546364829