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Key Events in World War II: A Historical Timeline

This timeline covers pivotal events in World War II in chronological order. Beginning with the Munich Pact in 1938, which allowed Germany to keep certain territories, it highlights the Non-Aggression Pact between the USSR and Germany, Germany's invasion of France, and the significant surrender of France. Key events such as the U.S. Lend-Lease Bill, the Surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, and the Battle of Stalingrad mark turning points in the war. The timeline concludes with D-Day, the Yalta Conference, the surrender of Germany, and Japan's surrender after the atomic bombings, marking the end of the conflict.

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Key Events in World War II: A Historical Timeline

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  1. WW II Timeline! We will cover a lot of time in this here straight line

  2. The Events In Order • Munich Pact (1938): Britain and France let Germany keep territory if they promise to not take more • Non-Aggression Pact (August 1939): USSR and Germany will not attack each other • Invasion of France, Netherlands and Belgium (May 10, 1940): Germany on the offensive

  3. Here’s some more • France Surrenders (June 22, 1940) • Lend Lease Bill (March 11, 1941): Signed by U.S. as part of Arsenal of Democracy • Germany Invades USSR (June 22, 1941): Hitler breaks non-aggression pact and begins conquest of USSR

  4. More Events • Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941): Japanese surprise attack on Am. Naval Base • Stalingrad (August 21, 1942): One of the largest battles between USSR & Germany. Turning Point for Eastern Front • Operation Torch (November 8, 1942): Allied Invasion of North Africa • Italy Surrenders ( September 3, 1942): 2 months after Mussolini is deposed

  5. The Last of the Events…Almost • D-Day (June 6, 1944): Largest Allied invasion of WW II. • Yalta Conference (February 4, 1945): Conference between USSR, Britain, U.S. to discuss what Post War Europe Looks Like • Germany Surrenders ( May 7, 1945): Hitler Committed Suicide Weeks Earlier (Unconditional Surrender)

  6. THE END • U.S. Drops Atomic Bombs ( August 6 and 9, 1945) • Japan Surrenders ( August 10, 1945): Unconditional Surrender Directly Following Second Bomb Drop

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