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- November 11, 1918. World War I Ends. Britain, France, the US, and other allies defeat Germany, bringing an end to World War I, billed as “the war to end all wars.”
- January 30, 1933. Hitler Appointed German Leader. Adolf Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany and later assumes dictatorial powers. German rearmament takes off.
- September 1, 1939. World War II Begins. Germany invades Poland, inciting Poland’s allies Britain and France to declare war on Germany.
- September 17, 1939. Soviet Union Invades Poland. Working in concert with Hitler, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin orders the invasion of Poland, securing a share of Polish territory.
Jul 18, 2015 · Even as World War II was ending 70 years ago, Americans already knew it had transformed their country. What they didn’t know was just how much or for how long.
- Rick Hampson
May 17, 2022 · Lasting six years and one day, discover the most important WW2 dates from start to finish – from Hitler's invasion of Poland in 1939 to the Japanese surrender in September 1945.
- Elinor Evans
Jun 16, 2024 · Key dates in the war timeline significantly shaped the course of World War II, marking pivotal moments that altered global dynamics. These dates encapsulate essential military operations, international declarations, and critical battles that defined the conflict.
1941: Expanding Theaters: The WW2 timeline expanded to new theaters of war, as Germany invaded the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa. Meanwhile, Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, propelled the United States into the conflict.
This major exhibition examines how transportation—from 1876 to 1999—has shaped our American identity from a mostly rural nation into a major economic power, forged a sense of national unity, delivered consumer abundance, and encouraged a degree of social and economic mobility unlike that of any other nation of the world.
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Apr 20, 2021 · Explore the comprehensive and detailed WW2 timeline, featuring accurate data, significant events, major battles and a historical chronicle of the war.
