WWII: Major Events & Turning Points

WWII was from September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945.

1939-09-01 00:00:00

Germany invaded Poland

Germany bombs Poland on land and from the air. Hitler seeks to get back lost territory. World War II has began. Click on More then Find out More to see a map.

1939-09-03 00:00:00

Great Britain & France declare War

Allies, Britain and France declare war on Germany. This is the official start of WWII. Click on More than Find out More to see a picture

1940-05-10 00:00:00

Germany Invades France

Germany invades France and captures Paris. Click More than Find out More to see a picture.

1940-09-07 00:00:00

Germany bombed London

Germany bombs London and the Battle of Britain begins. Click on More then Find out More to see a picture

1941-03-11 00:00:00

Lend-Lease Act

The Lend-Lease Act provided U.S. military aid to foreign nations. Click on More then FInd Out More to see a picture

1941-06-22 00:00:00

Germany invades Soviet Union

Germany invades Soviet Union and Operation Barbarossa begins. Click on More then Find Out More to see a picture.

1941-12-07 00:00:00

Pearl Harbor

Japan bombs Pearl Harbor. CLick on More than Find Out More to see a picture

1941-12-08 00:00:00

War with Japan

U.S. declares war on Japan. Click on More then Find Out More to see a picture.

1941-12-11 09:00:00

War with U.S.

Germany declares war on U.S. Click on More then Find Out More to see a picture.

1941-12-11 12:19:10

War with Germany

U.S. declares war on Germany. Click on More then Find Out More to see a picture.

1942-06-09 11:41:10

Battle of Midway

Enter story info here. Click on More then Find Out More to see a picture.

1943-02-02 00:00:00

Battle of Stalingrad

Soviets defeat Germany. Click on More then Find Out More to see a picture.

1944-06-06 18:37:42

D-Day

Allies land in Normandy. Click on More then Find Out More to see a picture.

1945-05-08 01:29:08

V-E Day

Victory in Europe. Click on More then Find Out More to see a picture.

1945-08-06 04:54:51

US dropped Atomic Bombs

US dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Click on More then Find Out More to see a picture.

1945-08-14 00:00:00

V-J Day

Victory in Japan. Click on More then Find Out More to see a picture.

WWII: Major Events & Turning Points

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