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Pact of Steel
official declaration of alliance between Italy and Germany, who later became the central members of the Axis powers.
- that in the event of war there would be mutual assistance between the countries. The pact agreed to:
- that neither nation would agree peace terms without the consent of the other nation.
- that there would be discussions about war planning and operations.
- that joint Propaganda efforts would be utilised.
- that there would be economic co-operation between Germany and Italy. -
Nazi-Soviet Pact
non-aggression pact between Germany and the Soviet Union (non-involvement of SU in the war in Europe), signifies Germany’s intentions to go to war with Europe -
Invasion of Poland
Germany invaded Poland in September 1st 1939. It is the beginning of WWII with in the invasion of Poland. The Polish Army was defeated within a week. -
Neutrality Act by US
allowed unofficial support for the Central Powers via arms trade on cash-and-carry basis. -
Tripartite Pact
Establishment of the official Axis Powers of World War II (Germany, Japan, Italy)
Italy and Japan agreed to following Japan recognizes and respects the leadership of Germany and Italy in establishment of a new order in Europe. Germany and Italy recognize and respect the leadership of Japan in the establishment of a new order in greater East Asia. Germany, Italy and Japan agree to co-operate in their efforts on aforesaid lines. They further undertake to assist one an -
Battle of Stalingrad
Germany forced to retreat from the Eastern Front as the battle is prolonged and Axis soldiers are trapped (Operation Uranus).The battle at Stalingrad bled the German army dry in Russia and after this defeat, the Germany Army was in full retreat. -
Allied Invasion of Italy
The eventually successful attack on Italy led to the end of Benito Mussolini’s realm and fall of one of the major nations of Axis Powers. invasion of the Italian peninsula, crossing the Strait of Messina from Sicily and landing at Calabria--the "toe" of Italy. On the day of the landing, the Italian government agreed to the Allies' terms for surrender secretly although the announcements weren't made untill september 8th. -
D-Day
This allied invasion of northern Europe in Normandy is the largest sea-ground-air joint military operation in history.Nineteen forty-four, a huge Allied force waited for the order to invade German-occupied France.
