WWII Timeline by Cisco Guevara

German invasion of the Sudetenland

cgue5544 — 2024-03-01 16:00:42 UTC

March 7, 1936

Germany invades the Sudetenland that was given to Czechoslovakia after WWI. Easily takes it with very minimal resistance as Czechoslovakia is too weak to defend themselves. Taking this land allowed Germany to easily invade the rest of Czechoslovakia.

Japan invades China

cgue5544 — 2024-03-01 16:09:44 UTC

1937

Japan occupied large parts of China and committed many war crimes, at this point they were commonplace. This leads to Chana and Korea bearing Hatred towards Japan.

The Munich Agreement

cgue5544 — 2024-03-01 16:12:25 UTC

1938

European countries try to appease Hitler by allowing him to have the Sudetenland annexed to him

Nazi-Soviet Non-aggression pact

cgue5544 — 2024-03-01 16:15:11 UTC

1939

Hitler and Stalin agree to not directly fight each other. Also planned to split Poland after they invade together.

1931: Japanese Invasion of Manchuria

cgue5544 — 2024-03-04 15:34:48 UTC

Marking the beginning of aggressive Japanese expansion in Asia, the invasion of Manchuria by Japan set the stage for further conflicts leading to WWII.

1939: Germany Invades Poland

cgue5544 — 2024-03-04 15:34:53 UTC

This event on September 1, 1939, sparked the beginning of World War II in Europe as Germany's invasion led to Britain and France declaring war on Germany.

1940: Battle of Britain

cgue5544 — 2024-03-04 15:34:58 UTC

July 10, 1940

A crucial aerial battle between the Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe that marked the first major military campaign fought entirely by air forces.

1941: Operation Barbarossa

cgue5544 — 2024-03-04 15:35:04 UTC

Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941, was the largest military operation in World War II, leading to massive casualties and a crucial turning point in the war.

1941: Pearl Harbor Attack

cgue5544 — 2024-03-04 15:35:08 UTC

On December 7, 1941, a surprise military strike by the Japanese Navy against the United States led to the U.S. entering World War II.

1942: Battle of Midway

cgue5544 — 2024-03-04 15:35:11 UTC

A decisive naval battle in the Pacific Theater that changed the course of World War II in favor of the Allies, marking a turning point in their fight against Japan.

1943: Stalingrad Battle

cgue5544 — 2024-03-04 15:35:17 UTC

One of the deadliest battles in history, the Battle of Stalingrad was a turning point in the European Theater of World War II, showcasing the resilience and strength of the Soviet Union.

1944: D-Day, Normandy Invasion

cgue5544 — 2024-03-04 15:35:20 UTC

The Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, was the largest seaborne invasion in history and marked the beginning of the liberation of German-occupied Western Europe.

1944: Battle of the Bulge

cgue5544 — 2024-03-04 15:35:24 UTC

The last major German offensive on the Western Front, this battle took place in the dense Ardennes forest and significantly weakened German forces, hastening the end of the war in Europe.

1945: Yalta Conference

cgue5544 — 2024-03-04 15:35:29 UTC

A meeting between Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin from February 4-11, 1945, to discuss Europe's post-war reorganization, laying the groundwork for the Cold War era.

1945: Nazi Germany Surrenders

cgue5544 — 2024-03-04 15:35:35 UTC

On May 7, 1945, the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany marked the end of World War II in Europe.

1945: Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

cgue5544 — 2024-03-04 15:35:41 UTC

In August 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.

1945: Japan Surrenders

cgue5544 — 2024-03-04 15:35:44 UTC

On the same day as the Atomic bomb on Nagasaki, the Soviets invaded Japan, Emperor Hirohito ordered the Japanese Government to surrender. V-J day was August 15, 1945, but they officially surrendered on September 2 aboard the U.S.S. Missouri.

1946: Nuremberg Trials

cgue5544 — 2024-03-04 15:35:50 UTC

A series of military tribunals held after the war to bring Nazi war criminals to justice, underscoring the commitment to international law and human rights.

Rome-Berlin Axis

cgue5544 — 2024-03-05 15:43:58 UTC

October, 1936

An agreement between Germany and Italy that unified both of the Fascist countries. Also known as the "Pact of steel"

Japan joins the Axis

cgue5544 — 2024-03-05 15:57:58 UTC

September, 1940

Germany, Italy, and Japan signed the Tripartite Pact. Which formalized the alliance between the three countries.

Germany Takes over France

cgue5544 — 2024-03-06 16:05:06 UTC

Germans go around the defensive Maginot line to takeover France, they surrender in June of 1940, but Vichy France stays independent because Germany doesn't really need it.

Siege of Leningrad

cgue5544 — 2024-03-11 15:17:43 UTC

September 8, 1941 - January 27, 1944

(900 days)

Millions starved to death as Russia surrounded Leningrad

Battle of Iwo Jima

cgue5544 — 2024-03-13 15:14:22 UTC

February 19th, 1945

Deadliest battle in the Pacific. ~20900 Japanese Killed(basically every soldier there), ~6800 Americans killed(of about 110000). U.S. Captured the island of Iwo Jima.

Pacific island Hopping campaign

cgue5544 — 2024-03-14 15:11:10 UTC

Aug, 1942

U.S. started invading many islands near Japan eventually leading to their heavy control of many islands near Japan.

North African campaign

cgue5544 — 2024-03-19 15:03:09 UTC

June 10, 1940

Series of Operations and Battles in Africa, eventually leading to Allied victory.

V-E day

cgue5544 — 2024-03-21 15:03:58 UTC

May 8,1945, the day after Germany surrenders is Victory in Europe day.

Potsdam Conference

cgue5544 — 2024-03-21 15:12:43 UTC

July, 1945

FDR dead, Churchill out of office, U.S. the A-Bomb, Allies agree Germany be split up, Poland moved around to suit soviets.

Creation of the United Nations

cgue5544 — 2024-04-03 14:45:30 UTC

April 25, 1945

representatives from 50 countries came to San Francisco to

establish the United Nations Charter. The UN organization made up nearly 200 countries around the world. It’s purpose is to be an international peacekeeping organization that can

settle disputes without warfare. Provided a forum for international negotiations.