World War I was a global war originating in Europe that lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. More than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, were mobilised in one of the largest wars in history. WWI timeline show all the important events to you in a singl...
The Great Events of World War II, Day-by-DayOn September 1st, 1939, Hitler's Army crossed into Poland to mark the start of World War 2. The event forced the British, French and others into war. Hitler's forces used fast-moving tactics to put the hapless Allies on the defensive. The...
World War II (WWII) was a long and bloody war that lasted for six years, from 1939 to 1945. See a detailed World War II timeline with key dates here.
27,000c - In Cosquer cave, Cap Margiou, France, the older inhabitants made the first set of wall paintings, depicting hand stencils and related things. Considered to be done by Gravettians. 26,000 to 20,000 – From France, the Gravettian culture spreads across central Europe and Russia....
On December 7, 1941, the U.S. naval base Pearl Harbor was the scene of a devastating surprise attack by Japanese forces that would push the U.S. into entering WWII. Japanese fighter planes destroyed nearly 20 American naval vessels, including eight battleships, and over 300 airplanes. More ...
The second world war, which lasted from 1939 to 1945, was the deadliest conflict in world history. The war began in Europe, but soon expanded to involve North Africa, the Mediterranean region, The Asian Pacific, the Soviet Union, and even some countries in the Americas. We can still feel...
These deadly German submarines dominated the waters in both WWI and WWII. Watch now 3:28 minTV-PG Watch now Stories See All Featured How Imperialism Set the Stage for World War I Many of the powers in World War I were competitive in overtaking territories in Europe and Africa. ...
Threadmarks First Phase of WWII: European Theatre and the Pacific War (1 September 1939 - 11 November 1946) Index ulan56897 Hey everyone, I've received permission from @CalBear to create this chronological timeline from his masterpiece: The Anglo/American - Nazi War I've enjo...
The dividing of Germany and Berlin into four zones was reaffirmed and each Allied power would receive reparations from its own occupation zone. Also, the Germans living in Eastern Europe, like Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, would be expelled to Germany....