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Second Sino-Japanese War: Battle of Shanghai ends in Japanese victory as Chinese forces evacuate the city. December 1 Second Sino-Japanese War: Battle of Nanjing commences as Japanese forces attack the city. December 8 Japan established the puppet state of Mengjiang in the Inner Mongolia region of the Republic of China. [42] December 11
Timeline of Sweden during World War II (1939–1945) Timeline of the Netherlands during World War II (1939–1945) Chronology of the liberation of Dutch cities and towns during World War II; Chronology of the liberation of Belgian cities and towns during World War II; Timeline of the Manhattan Project (1939–1947)
Landing at Saidor order of battle; Battle of Saipan order of battle; Santa Cruz Islands order of battle; Savo Island order of battle; South African Army order of battle 1940; Structure of the Imperial Japanese forces in the South Seas Mandate; Soviet Air Forces order of battle 1 May 1945; Soviet order of battle for invasion of Poland in 1939
A formation of Spitfires shortly before World War II. This is a list of World War II battles encompassing land, naval, and air engagements as well as campaigns, operations, defensive lines and sieges. Campaigns generally refer to broader strategic operations conducted over a large bit of territory and over a long period.
This is a timeline of events of World War II in 1939 from the start of the war on 1 September 1939. For events preceding September 1, 1939, see the timeline of events preceding World War II. Germany's invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 brought many countries into the war. This event, and the declaration of war by France and Britain two days ...
Caused the United States to formally enter World War II and declare war on Japan, Germany, and Italy; Resulted in reorganization and buildup of the U.S. Armed Forces; Resulted in shift in public opinion in favor of entering the war; Battle of Wake Island: December 8, 1941 December 23, 1941 Wake Island: 627 (130 killed, 49 wounded and 448 ...
Confederate Department No. 2 and Union Army of West Tennessee: February 11–16, 1862 Battle of Island Number Ten: Confederate Department No. 2 and Union Army of the Mississippi & Western Flotilla: February 28, 1862 – April 8, 1862 Battle of Pea Ridge: Confederate Army of the West and Union Army of the Southwest: March 7–8, 1862 Battle of ...
Names in boldface indicate the three conferences at which the leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union were all present. For the historical context see Diplomatic history of World War II. See also the Anglo-French Supreme War Council, which operated from September 1939 until June 1940.