World War II

Time Line

¯        1929- Great Depression                                               

¯        Hitler elected: Nazi beginning                                    

¯        1936- Hitler/ Europe War

¯        1941- U.S. enters the war – Pearl Harbor

¯        1943 we start to win the war.

¯        1945- World War II ends

The Axis: Germany, Japan, and Italy 

The Allies: the United States, Great Britain, France and the Soviet Union

The Start of the War

Germany invades Poland. The attack began on September 1, 1939, with heavy air strikes followed by a rapidly advancing ground invasion.

Britain and France Declare War.

The Allied Powers, just as they had been in World War I, declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939.

On June 10, 1940, Italy declared war on France and Britain, Germany and Italy were soon allied together as the Axis Powers.

On June 22, 1941 Germany begins invasion of Russia, but it was just too big and on February 2, 1943 German Sixth Army surrenders.

On December 7, 1941 Japanese bombed the American fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The next day

The Soviet Union joined the war in June 1941 after being attacked by Germany.

Sources: Spark Notes

The George Washington University

The best documentaries about World War II are those in color. These documentaries are full of information, feeling and real life action and fear.

When the U. S. joins the war many reporters went on to film the war, which seams kind of crazy, but we thank all of those who risk their lives for these amazing footage. World War 2/II in Colour / The Second World War in Colour [FULL FILM DOCUMENTARY]

Now, if you prefer some amazing action and drama, these are the best movies you can see about World War II:

The Pianist- great movie!

Schindler’s List- haven’t seen it, but is an Academy Award Best Picture

The Diary Of Anne Frank (2009)

Saving Private Ryan- love it!

Band of Brothers

 Inglourious Basterds- amazing!