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STOCK MARKET CRASH IN NEW YORK
This was the beginnning of the Great Depression. -
JAPANESE INVASION OF MANCHURIA
When the Japanese invaded Manchuria, they gained access to valuable resources that were necessary to supply the Japanese army. -
NAZIS LOSE SUPPORT IN ELECTIONS
When the Nazis only gained 33 percent of the votes, Hitler decided to merge with the conservative party, since the democratic party was unpopular. -
HITLER APPOINTED AS CHANCELLOR OF GERMANY
Hitler and the Nazi party come to power when the President of Germany appoints Hitler as the Chancellor. From this point forward, Hitler turns Germany into a dictatorship. -
THE NAZI PARTY BECOMES THE STATE PARTY
All of the other parties are dissolved, and the Nazi Party becomes the only remaining party. This signals the emerging dictatorship of Hitler and the Nazis. -
JAPAN INVADES CHINA
World War II is brought to the Pacific after Japan invades China. -
GERMANY'S ANSCHLUSS WITH AUSTRIA
Germany forms a peaceful union with Austria. The German presence in Austria became overpowering. -
ITALY INVADES ALBANIA
Italy invades Albania to gain control of the Adriatic Sea.. Albania had been a long sought after country because it was a buffer to the Adriatic Sea. -
THE NAZI-SOVIET PACT
This pact was made to keep the peace between the Nazis and the Soviet Union. Russia (Soviet Union) and Germany signed a pact not to be enemies during war, which helped Germany prevent a two front war. -
WORLD WAR II BEGINS
Germany attacked Poland, and the other European countries exploded in reaction. -
ITALY ENTERS THE WAR
Italy officially enters World War II on the Axis' side. -
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
Great Britain is victorious in the air war against Germany. -
THE TRIPARTITE PACT
Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact. -
GERMAN INVASION OF THE SOVIET UNION
The Nazi-Soviet Pact was broken when Germany invaded the Soviet Union, which came as a surprise to the Soviet Union. -
PEARL HARBOR
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. This caused the United States to declare war on Japan; thus, the United States entered World War II. -
JAPAN TAKES SINGAPORE
The British army in Singapore was crushed by the Japanese army. -
END OF NORTH AFRICA CAMPAIGN
The Axis forces surrender to the Allies in Tunisia, ending the North Africa campaign. -
MUSSOLINI DEPOSED
Benito Mussolini is deposed by the Fascist Grand Council. He steps down from power and is replaced by Pietro Badogolio. -
MUSSOLINI REGAINS CONTROL OF ITALY
Through Germany's help, Mussolini regains control of Italy. The Italian government became a puppet Fascist regime under Germany. -
D-DAY
British and US troops land in Normandy in France, officially creating a two front war for Germany. -
THE SOVIET UNION ENCIRCLE BERLIN
The Soviet Union closes in on Berlin, causing the suicide of Hitler. -
HITLER COMMITS SUICIDE
Hitler commits suicide, leaving Germany in the middle of a coming disaster. -
GERMANY SURRENDERS TO THE ALLIES
Germany surrenders to the Allies. -
GERMANY SURRENDERS TO THE SOVIET UNION
Germany surrenders to the Soviets. -
US BOMBING OF HIROSHIMA
The United States drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima to try and end the war against Japan. -
THE SOVIET UNION DECLARES WAR ON JAPAN
The Soviet Union decides to declare war on Japan and invades Manchuria. -
US BOMBING OF NAGASAKI
The United States drops another atomic bomb on the city of Nagasaki. -
END OF WORLD WAR II
The Japanese surrender, marking the end of World War II.
