Aggression in Europe and Asia, 1930-1939 Timeline

Japan Invades Manchuria

Sep 19, 1931

The Japanese were very determined to extend their empire and ruled the Manchurian railway. They claimed that Chinese soldiers had sabotaged the railway, and attacked the Chinese army.

Italy attacks Ethiopia

Oct 19, 1935

The goal of invading Ethiopia was to boost Italian national prestige. Benito Mussolini, the Fascist leader of Italy, had adopted Adolf Hitler's plans to expand German territories

Germany occupies Rhineland

Mar 19, 1936

The Nazi leader Adolf Hitler violated the Treaty of Versailles. Hitler planned to aquire as much land and power as he could and he invaded Rhineland.

Japan invades China

Jul 19, 1937

Japan invaded Manchuria, and in turn caused them to invade fully.Japanese established a puppet state called Manchukuo this lasted until the end of WW II.

Germany annexes Austria

Mar 19, 1938

The Austrian government by force had to unite their nation with Nazi Germany. The very next day Hitler accompanied German troops into Austria, where enthusiastic crowds met them.

Germany takes Sudetenland

Sep 19, 1938

Great Britain, France and Italy signed an agreement that allowed the Nazis to annex the Sudetenland. Adolf Hitler had threatened to take the Sudetenland by force previously.

Germany seizes Czechoslovakia

Mar 19, 1939

This was done in attempt to prevent Germany’s imperial aims. Several nations signed the Munich Pact, which sealed the fate of Czechoslovakia, basically handing it over to Germany in the name of peace.

Italy conquers Albania

Apr 19, 1939

it was an easy conquest that had to serve as "image" of power of Italian army. Doing this also increased power and influence in eastern europe of Germany.