Number the events listed in the following table in chronological order, from first (1) to last (4). Event Japan captures the Philippines Battle of Midway Battle of Leyte Gulf Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Complete the following paragraph by choosing the correct answers from the dropdown menus. Order During the Second World War, Germany, Italy, and Japan formed an alliance known as the Axis powers. Led by Adolf Hitler, Germany employed an effective and brutal new form of warfare known as the which combined massive air power with highly mobile tanks and mechanized infantry. After routing in September 1939, Germany turned its attention toward the rest of western Europe. Following the in invasions of Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Holland, and France, the Germans then unleashed an aerial bombardment on preparation for a seaborne invasion. However, the beleaguered nation held its ground under the firm resolve and steady leadership who praised his country's "finest hour," and successfully repelled German occupation