world war 2

1. September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945
2. World War 2 was fought between two groups of countries. On one side were the Axis Powers, including Germany, Italy and Japan. On the other side were the Allies. They included Britain, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, the Soviet Union, China and the United States of America.

Where it happened:

As the name suggested, events of World War II took place across the globe. Most of the combat action took place in Europe, East Asia, and islands in the Pacific Ocean, but others were seen in places as far away as Madagascar and the Aleutian Islands. Countries such as Poland, China, Russia, and Germany saw their territories directly involved in war and suffered terribly.

Important Events:

• Sep 3rd, 1939. Invasion of Poland Marks Beginning of WWII.
• Jul 1st, 1940. Battle of Britain.
• Jun 22nd, 1941. Germany Invades USSR Opening Eastern Front.
• Dec 7th, 1941. Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor and FDR Declares War.
• Apr 9th, 1942. Bataan Death March and Japan takes Philippines.

Showing Honor and Respect:

• Visit a wounded veteran at the hospital.
• Offer your home repair skills to a veteran or military family.
• Volunteer your financial, legal, or career expertise.
• Deliver a meal or care packages to veterans.

Help a veteran tell their story through a project such as the Veteran's History Project.