Map by Chloe Loy

Germany invades Poland

14069_40 — 2025-04-30 17:22:49 UTC

September 1st 1939, Hitler sent the German Army across the boarder to Poland. Days after the attack Britain and France declare the war on Germany with caused WW2.

Germany invades France

14069_40 — 2025-04-30 17:27:08 UTC

Germany invaded France, after, the German army took possession of Paris is 1940. Because of this the French signed a armistice that divided France into two regions.

Japan defeats Russia

14069_40 — 2025-04-30 17:29:24 UTC

Before fighting Russia, Japan enforced there military to make them powerful. In 1904, they fought Russia, and took the victory.

Nazis target Great Britain

14069_40 — 2025-04-30 17:32:38 UTC

Over the course of June to October of 1940, British and German armies fought the Battle of Britain. This battle was a heavy air war, while trying to bomb each other.

Japan invades China

14069_40 — 2025-05-01 20:25:59 UTC

Japan invades the Chinese province of Manchuria and made it an independent state. Japan withdrew from the league, and in 1936 the Japanese military was in control of the Japan government.

U.S. vs Japan

14069_40 — 2025-05-01 20:28:17 UTC

The united States tried to avoid rising tensions with Japan, but in December of 1937, Japan sank gun boats into the Yangtze river. As a result of this, 3 Americans were killed and 30 injured.

United States restricts Japan

14069_40 — 2025-05-01 20:35:12 UTC

The United States pulled back on trade because of Japan's continued dominance. They fired back by purchasing oils, steel, and machinery from America to show that they have expanded.