Nazi Germany invades Poland. Two days later, Polish allies Britain and France declare war on Germany, marking the start of World War II.
Germany invades France and defeats her in six weeks. Germany is now unmatched on mainland Europe
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.
The surprise attack aims to stop American interference in Japanese Imperial expansion, leading to America’s involvement in World War II
Having already captured Singapore from the British in February, the Japanese take Rangoon in March, preparing for an advance towards the Indian Frontier
The US navy decisively defeats the Imperial Japanese Navy in “the most stunning blow in history of naval warfare” at Midway Atoll.
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.
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.
US forces successfully capture Iwo Jima island in a decisive but costly victory
The final major offensive in Europe as the Soviet Army gets through the German front before advancing on Berlin.
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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