World War II begins with the German invasion of Poland, setting off a global conflict.
Japan attacks the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, prompting the United States to enter World War II.
US forces engage in a fierce battle against Japanese troops on Peleliu Island in the Pacific Theater.
Japan officially surrenders, marking the end of World War II.
Activision releases the video game Call of Duty: World at War, set during World War II.
US Marines land on the island of Peleliu to capture its airfield from Japanese forces during the Pacific campaign.
Soviet Red Army launches massive winter offensive to push back German forces on the Eastern Front.
Allied forces commence their assault on Okinawa to secure an island close to mainland Japan.
Red Army closes in on Berlin, executing a final assault to capture the city from Nazi Germany.
Berlin falls to the Soviet forces, leading to the surrender of Nazi Germany and end of the war in Europe.
US drops the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, devastating the area and leading towards Japan's surrender.
US drops a second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, prompting Japan to consider surrendering.
Japan formally surrenders, marking the end of World War II globally.
