World War 2

World War 2 started on September 1, 1939, and ended on September 2, 1945. It lasted about 6 years. The countries that fought were Germany, Italy and Japan. The countries that they fought against were Britain, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, and the Soviet Union, China and the United States of America. World War 2 occurred in some places such as Europe, East Asia, and islands in the Pacific Ocean. To add on, other places were Madagascar and the Aleutian islands. These were the places that it most occurred. One event that happened in WW2 is when Japan invades China. This happened in July 7, 1937. Another event that happened is that Italy invaded France in June 10, 1940. This was when Italy entered the war. To add on, The battle of Britain started on July 1, 1940. Another important event that actually happened on this day many years ago was when Japan Bombs Pearl Harbor. This happened on December 7, 1941. The reason why they did this was to prevent the US from influencing Japan’s war effort in south Asia. What this did was actually cause the FDR to ask congress to declare war on Japan on December 8, 1941. Another battle that there was was the battle of Stalingrad. This occurred on August 23, 1942. The way that we can show honor and respect to the World War 2 veterans is by taking flowers to their grave. Another thing that we can do is take a moment of silence, to thank them for what they did. It would also be great if you visit their families, and give them a hug for what they did, because they deserve it. To add on, you can always send them a letter, saying thanks. These are just some of the many things that you can do to honor and show respect to the World War 2 veterans.