Timeline of the WW2

On September 1st, 1939, Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Two days later, Poland’s allies Britain and France declared war on Germany, marking the start of World War Two. Later on, many events and battles took place until the end of the war in 1945.

1939-09-01 00:00:00

Nazi Germany invades Poland

Nazi Germany invades Poland. Two days later, Polish allies Britain and France declare war on Germany, marking the start of World War II.

1940-06-22 09:21:59

Germany defeats France

Germany invades France and defeats her in six weeks. Germany is now unmatched on mainland Europe

1941-06-22 05:29:06

Operation Barbarossa.

Germany invades Russia; it is the largest military operation in history in both manpower and casualties. After massive initial success, the German army fails to enter Moscow.

1941-12-08 05:29:06

Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.

The surprise attack aims to stop American interference in Japanese Imperial expansion, leading to America’s involvement in World War II

1942-03-01 05:29:06

Japanese conquer Burma.

Having already captured Singapore from the British in February, the Japanese take Rangoon in March, preparing for an advance towards the Indian Frontier

1942-06-06 05:29:06

USA wins the Battle of Midway

The US navy decisively defeats the Imperial Japanese Navy in “the most stunning blow in history of naval warfare” at Midway Atoll.

1943-02-02 05:29:06

German army surrenders at Stalingrad.

The German army makes advances in South Russia, but is stopped at Stalingrad. One of the bloodiest battles ever takes place and eventually Hitler suffers a major defeat.

1944-06-06 05:29:06

D-Day & Operation Overlord.

The Allies launch the largest assault in history on Normandy (Northern France). Over one million men are landed and a new front against Germany is opened.

1945-03-26 08:19:20

USA captures Iwo Jima

US forces successfully capture Iwo Jima island in a decisive but costly victory

1945-05-02 05:29:06

Red Army takes Berlin

The final major offensive in Europe as the Soviet Army gets through the German front before advancing on Berlin.

1945-08-01 08:19:20

Atomic bombs dropped on Japan

The USA drops atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing over 200,000 people. Japan subsequently announces its surrender on August 15

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