Xristina Beard - Timeline by Xristina Beard

Non-Aggression Pact - 23-24 August, 1939

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The Non-Aggression Pact was a sort of treaty that prevented Russia from siding against Germany during a war and in turn Germany would give Russia pieces of the land they would conquer in said war. It was made right before WW2, on the 23rd and 24th of August 1939, and was Josef Stalin’s attempt to protect Russia.

Manhattan Project - August 13, 1942

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The Manhattan Project was the U.S.’s top secret to attempt to create the first atomic bombs during WW2. Its success led to the use of nuclear bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan

Poland Invaded - September 1, 1939

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The German invasion of Poland, September 1, 1939, was the mark of the start of WW2.

Dunkirk Evacuation - May 26, 1940

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The Dunkirk Evacuation was the successful evacuation of over 338,000 British and French troops that lasted from May 26th to June 4th.

Battle of Britain - 10 July – 31 October 1940

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The Battle of Britain was a fight for the security of Britain between the Royal Air Forces (RAF) and the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) where Britain successfully defended the Germans air raids after the fall of France. If Germans had successfully claimed victory Britain would have been left open for German to take over, like it had France.

Soviet Union Invaded - June 22, 1941

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Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, named Operation Barbarossa, was a major turning point in WW2 that opened the Eastern front and was one of the most costly battles of the war, leading to the deaths of 8 million out of the 10 million that went to fight. It marked the escalation of WW2 and brought The Soviet Union over to the Allies side in the war.

Allies Land in North Africa - 8 November 1942

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The Allies landing in North Africa was an attack on the ports and coasts of French North Africa in their attempt to corner German and Italian forces. The operation was codenamed Operation Torch and was successful on the Allies' part for opening a new front.

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

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The German Surrender in Stalingrad was a massive blow to the German regime as the 6th Army, the ones who surrendered, was the first German army to surrender in WW2.

D-Day - June 6, 1944

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D-Day was the day American and Britain troops would land on the french shore of Normandy to fight the german troops who had overrun France.

The Battle of the Bulge - December 16, 1944

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The Battle of the Bulge was the last major German offensive on the Western Front during WW2 in the Ardennes Forest, leading to it also being named the Ardennes Offensive.

Hitler Commits Suicide - April 30, 1945

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On the 30th of April Hitler commits suicide by gunshot to the head, leading to the German forces losing their “god” figure and main motivator, taking a major toll on the already low moral.

Germany Surrenders - May 7, 1945

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Germany surrendered unconditionally on May 7th 1945 in Reims, France marking the end of a major Axis power in WW2.

Guadalcanal Campaign - August 7, 1942

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The Guadalcanal Campaign, also dubbed the Battle of Guadalcanal or Operation Watchtower by the United States, was a major success for the U.S and their first offensive move against Japan, leading to the transition from defensive to offensive battles on part of the U.S.

Attack on Pearl Harbor - Dec. 7, 1941

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The attack on pearl harbor was the first attack on the Pacific front and was done by the Japanese in an attempt to weaken and discourage America in the new war.

Battle of Midway - Jun 4, 1942 – Jun 7, 1942

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The Battle of Midway took place between the naval forces of the U.S and Japan and significantly impacted the flow of WW2. The battle happened in Midway Atoll in the Pacific Ocean and ended with the U.S victory and the crippling of Japan's navy.

Iwo Jima Captured - February 19, 1945

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The Battle of Iwo Jima was an intense 36-day battle between Japan and the U.S and led to it being captured by the U.S forces on March 26.

Okinawa Captured - June 22, 1945

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The Battle of Okinawa was between the U.S. and Japan lasted 82 days and caused many casualties and great losses for both sides. It led to the U.S capture of the island but at heavy costs.

Bombing of Hiroshima/Nagasaki - August 6, 1945

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U.S forces dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, the first on August 6th, 1945 being over Hiroshima and the second on August 9th, 1945 being over Nagasaki. The bombings led to the deaths of a number of people between 150,000 and 246,000, most of which were civilians.

Japanese Internment Camps in America - February 19, 1942 – March 20, 1946

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The use of Japanese Internment Camps in America led to the incarceration of about 120,000 people of Japanese descent in 10 concentration camps.

Japan Signs Official Surrender - September 2, 1945

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Japan signed its official surrender on September 2nd, 1945 and formally ended WW2 through the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender in Tokyo Bay.