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World War II Key Events
A timeline of the global conflict.
1945
Sep 2
VJ Day
Japan surrenders, ending the war.
29337 days ago
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May 8
VE Day
Victory in Europe as Germany surrenders.
29454 days ago
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1944
Jun 6
D-Day Landings
Allied forces land in Normandy.
29790 days ago
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1942
Aug 23
Stalingrad Battle
Turning point on the Eastern Front.
30443 days ago
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1941
Dec 7
Pearl Harbor
Japan attacks US base, bringing US into war.
30702 days ago
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1939
Sep 1
Invasion of Poland
Germany invades, starting the war.
31530 days ago
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