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Treaty of Versailles
One of the main topics of this treaty was forcing Germany to take the blame of WW1, even though they did not work alone. This caused hurt both emotionaly and financialy for Germany. -
Hitler is named leader of Germany
Coming to power, Hitler looked to make Germany powerful and a one-party country. HItler was the leader of the Nazi Party(Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei) or NSDAP. -
Destruction of Versailles
Germany withdraws from International Disarmament Conference, which sets up withdrawl from the League of Nations, which occured a week later. -
Munich Pact
Mussolini calls conference of Italy, France, Britian, and GermanyFrance; France and Britian prepare for war. Leaders give Hitler all his requests, thinking that is all he'll want. -
German allies wiht Mussolini
Hitler and Mussolini made a pact to work together -
Germans invade Poland
Gemans swarmed Poland border, unleashing the first Blitzkrie(lightning war). -
Chamblerlain announces Britian's delcaration of war on Germany
Both Britian and France swore on defending Poland, so to keep to his word, Chamberlain announced war on Germany three days after Germany invaded Poland. -
The Fall of France
Hitler siezed France piece by piece, and eventually took control of the whole country. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japanese launched surprise military attack on Honolulu. Destroyed 20 American vessels and 8 large battleships, and about 200 airplanes. -
U.S. declare war on Japan
Roosevelt announces the U.S.'s declararion of war on Japan, shortly after bombing of Pearl Harbor.