When studying modern history one can not study it without reading about World War II. It was during this time that the world was engulfed in all out war. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, allied with Italy and Japan to form the Axis powers. Throughout Europe, Germany and Italy wreaked havoc and conquered all but Russia and Great Britain.

Japan was in control of the Pacific. At this time only Britain and Russia were fighting the Axis powers; Americans did not want to get involved. Then on December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. This event brought America into World War II.

America sent troops and supplies to help Britain and Russia retake Europe. Finally on June 6th 1944, the allies sent a large invasion force to Normandy, France (the biggest aquatic invasion in history). Over the next year, the allies defeated Italy and pushed Germany back to their home country. Hitler ended up committing suicide in one of his bunkers. To prevent American casualties, the United States constructed the atomic bomb. America dropped Fat Boy and Little Boy on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to finally end the war.