Events with tag - Hitler

September 1, 1939

German Attack on Poland

On September 1, 1939, at 4:45 AM, German forces attacked Poland, initiating World War II. The attack began with the bombardment of Westerplatte by the battleship Schleswig-Holstein and air raids on Polish cities. The September Campaign lasted 35 days and ended in Poland's defeat, despite Polish soldiers' heroic defense against overwhelming German forces.

September 1, 1939

World War II

World War II was the largest armed conflict in human history, which began on September 1, 1939, with Nazi Germany's attack on Poland. The conflict quickly spread worldwide, involving most nations and claiming millions of lives. The war ended in 1945, fundamentally changing the world order.

December 11, 1941

US Declares War on Nazi Germany

The United States Congress unanimously declared war on Nazi Germany on December 11, 1941, following Hitler's declaration of war on the US. This historic decision came four days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and marked America's full entry into World War II.

May 2, 1945

Battle of Berlin

The Battle of Berlin was a key event in the final stage of World War II, which took place on May 2, 1945. The military operation conducted by the Red Army, supported by Polish military units, led to the capitulation of the capital of the Third Reich and symbolically ended Nazi rule in Europe.

May 7, 1945

Nazi Germany Surrender

The unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany to Allied forces in May 1945 marked the end of World War II in Europe, with ceremonies taking place in Reims on May 7 and Berlin on May 8, following Hitler's suicide and the collapse of the Third Reich.