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1930-1939
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Japan Invades Manchuria
In September of 1931, the Japanies Kwantung Army invaded Manchuria. Japan did this because Chinese soldiers were accused of sabotaging a Japanies railroad and killing a spy. Japan gained control over much of Southern Manchuria. -
Italy Attacks Ethiopia
When Italy invaded Ethiopia, it started the second war between the two nations. Italy quickly took control over Ethiopia and began a military occupation of the country. -
Germany Occupies Rhineland
Adolf Hitler violates the Treaty of Versailles when he sends German troops to invade the Rhineland. This increased the tension between Germany and neighboring countries, and caused the world to look more drastically towards Germanies new leader, Adolf Hitler. -
Japan Invades China
After an incident involving the Marco Polo bridge, Japan launched a full scale invasion against China. China responded by proclaiming war against their agressor. This was the largest war fought in Asia in the 20th century. -
Germany Annexes Austria
German leader Adolf Hitler aspired to overtake Austria with or without force. He threatened the leaders of Austria to allow Germany to control the country, or face military action. Austrians were encouraged not to resist Germans as they gained full control over the nation. -
Germany Takes Sudetenland
As the Nazi Army advanced into Sudetenland, the western region of Czechoslovakia, Europe watched the invasive German nation continue to overtake land. This action specifically was concidered a stepping stone towards Germanies war with Czechoslovakia along with the rest of Europe. -
Germany seizes Czechoslovakia
In 1939, Germany took advantage to the Munich signing, which allowed them Sudetenland, and continued into Czechoslovakia. This gave Germany much more power over Eastern Europe. -
Italy Conquers Albania
Italy had conquered Albania with their advanced Naval power. Italy was able to overtake the country quickly and create the Albanian Kindom, which lasted until 1943.
