Aggression in Europe and Asia 1930-1939

Japan Invades Manchuria

Sep 18, 1931

The Japanese controlled the Manchurian railway, they claimed that the Cinese had sabotaged the railway so they went there for revenge.

Italy attacks Ethiopia

Oct 3, 1935

Benito Mussolini, the leader of Italy, had decided to expand territories by acquiring all territories they considered Italian, much like Hitler.

Germany occupies Rhineland

Mar 7, 1936

Germany was forced to sign the treaty of Versailles in July 1919. To show displeasure at having to sign the treaty they broke the treaty and attcked Rhineland.

Japan invades China

Jul 7, 1937

It was the largest war of the 20th century, the countries had fought since 1931, but a full scale war started in 1937 and ended with the surrender of Japan. This started with Japanese imperialist policy which aimed to dominate China for their products.

Germany annexes Austria

Mar 12, 1938

Austrian Nazis attempted to seize the Austrian government by force and unite their nation with Nazy Germany. This was their second attempt in four years.

Germany takes Sudetenland

Sep 30, 1938

Nazi Germany, Great Britain, France, and, Italy signed an agreemet that allowed Germany to annex Sudetenland which was part of Czechoslovakia. The Germans thought Czechoslovakia was plotting against them.

Germany seizes Czechoslovakia

Mar 15, 1939

French Premier Edouard Daladier, and British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain signed the Munich Pact. This pact gave Czechoslovakia to Germany in the name of peace.

Italy conquers Albania

Apr 7, 1939

Italy conquered Albania easily and once conquered italy created the Albanian kingdom.