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Assissation
Francis Ferdinand assassinated at Sarajevo -
Declaring War
Germany declared war on France and invaded Belgium. Germany had to implement the Schlieffen Plan. -
U.S.A. involvement
USA declared war on Germany -
Treaty
The Treaty of Versailles was signed by the Germans. -
Hitler is Discharged from the Army and Begins Participating Full-Time in the German Workers' Party (DAP)
Hitler was discharged from the army in March 1920 and with his former superiors' continued encouragement began participating full time in the party's activities. By early 1921, Hitler was becoming highly effective at speaking in front of large crowds. In February, Hitler spoke before a crowd of nearly six thousand in Munich. To publicize the meeting, he sent out two truckloads of party supporters to drive around with swastikas, cause a commotion and throw out leaflets, their first use of this ta -
Right to Vote
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the legal right to vote, was ratified. -
Germany invades Poland
In Poland... At 0445 hours German forces invade Poland without a declaration of war. The Germans allot 52 divisions for the invasion (some 1.5 million men), including the 6 armored divisions and all their motorized units. Of the divisions left to defend against an Anglo-French front, only about 10 are regarded by the Germans as being fit for any kind of action. -
Japanese attack Pearl Harbor
In Hawaii... The Japanese attack launched from six carriers, Akagi, Kaga, Hiryu, Soryu, Zuikaku and Shokaku, carrying a total of 423 planes, begins at 0755 local time. Its target: the main base of the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. -
Japanses offensive in Burma
The Japanese launch an offensive aimed at destroying the British forces around Imphal and Kohima, advancing through the passes to Dimapur and cutting off the Sino-American forces in the north. -
The Battl for Berlin
The Red Army launches the final offensive on Berlin.
