Timeline
World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945. During this span of time there were many events that influenced the outcome of the war. The events that led to the war, during the war and after the war are cataloged in this timeline. To view the different events and learn more about the war, place your mouse over the timeline tab and select the event you wish to view or you can access them directly via the list below.
Events Leading to War
Dictators in Germany & Italy - 1930's
Military Leaders in Japan - 1939-1941
Invasion of Poland - 1939
US Involvement
Manhattan Project - 1939
The Lend-Lease Act - 1941-1945
Atlantic Charter - 1941
Attack on Pearl Harbor- 1941
Internment Camps- 1942
D-Day - 1944
Yalta Conference - 1945
Island Hopping - 1942-1945
Battle of the Bulge- 1944
End of War
V-E Day - 1945
Potsdam Conference - 1945
Hiroshima, Nagasaki - 1945
Nuremberg Trials - 1945-1946
Events Leading to War
Dictators in Germany & Italy - 1930's
Military Leaders in Japan - 1939-1941
Invasion of Poland - 1939
US Involvement
Manhattan Project - 1939
The Lend-Lease Act - 1941-1945
Atlantic Charter - 1941
Attack on Pearl Harbor- 1941
Internment Camps- 1942
D-Day - 1944
Yalta Conference - 1945
Island Hopping - 1942-1945
Battle of the Bulge- 1944
End of War
V-E Day - 1945
Potsdam Conference - 1945
Hiroshima, Nagasaki - 1945
Nuremberg Trials - 1945-1946