Germany's Invasion of Poland
Germany invaded Poland, which was largely outnumbered in both men and machines, especially aircraft, on September 3, 1939.
Blitzkrieg in World War 2
From July 10 to October 31, 1940, Germany quickly defeated France, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, and Norway with an attack called Blitzkrieg, also known as lightning war.
Winston Churchill Becomes Prime Minister
On December 29, 1940, Winston Churchill became the Prime Minister after Neville Chamberlain.
Battle of Britain
On December 7, 1941, Germany used aircraft to bomb Britain, especially its aircraft factories.
The Blitz and Bombing of Pearl Harbour
In May 1940, the Blitz, an abbreviation of Blitzkrieg, was used for German attacks on Britain, while in July 1940, Japanese aircraft attacked the US pacific fleet in Pearl Harbour.
Operation Dynamo and Italy's Surrender
From May 10 to June 22, 1940, thousands of troops evacuated to the UK from Dunkirk, using "little boats" that were old fishing and holiday boats. Meanwhile, Italy surrendered to the Allies out of fear on May 30, 1940.
World War 2 Events Timeline Major Events
- Battle of Stalingrad: A failed German attack on Russia in 1942.
- Operation Barbarossa: A German plan to attack Russia to gain more natural resources.
- D-day: When Allied forces in the sea, sky, and land joined to invade Normandy in February 1943.
End of World War 2 Timeline
World War 2 ended in Europe on May 8, 1945, known as VE day, when Germany surrendered to the Allies and brought peace to Europe. The end of the war in Asia, known as VJ day, marked the day Japan surrendered to the US on August 9, 1945, ending the 6-year conflict.
Atomic Bomb in Japan
On September 2, 1945, Nagasaki was bombed by the US using the strongest bomb at the time.
In summary, World War 2 lasted from 1939 to 1945, with significant events including blitzkrieg tactics, battles, and the surrender of Germany and Japan.
