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German Expansion
The movement of German Expansion from 1937-1940 -
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German Expansion
The movement of German Expansion from 1937-1940 -
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German Expansion
The movement of German Expansion from 1937-1940 -
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German Expansion
The movement of German Expansion from 1937-1940 -
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German Expansion
The movement of German Expansion from 1937-1940 -
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German Expansion
The movement of German Expansion from 1937-1940 -
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German Expansion
The movement of German Expansion from 1937-1940 -
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German Expansion
The movement of German Expansion from 1937-1940 -
Hitler Meets with his Top Military Advisors
He declared that to grow and prosper Germany needed the land of its neighbors. His plan was to absorb Austria and Czechoslovakia into the Third Reich. -
German March on Austria
ON this day, the German troops marched on Austria unopposed. The next day, the union of Germany and Austria was complete, with the United States and the rest of the world doing nothing to help. -
Anschluss
"Union", or more specific, the Union of Germany with Austria -
Sudentenland
The mountainous region formed Czechoslovakia's main defense against German attack. -
Neville Chamberlain
British prime minister during this time. He met with French premier Edouard Daladier and Adolf Hitler and struck a deal in hopes of avoiding war. -
Munich Agreement
Turned Sudetenland over to Germany without a single shot fired. -
Winston Churchill
Chamberlain's political rival in Great Britain. He was dissatisfied in Churchill's decision in the Munich Agreement. He believed that it was a shameful policy of appeasement- or giving up policies to pacify an aggressor. -
Czechoslovakian Takeover
Hitler, not finished expanding his empire, poured troops into what remained of Czechoslovakia. By nightfall, the country was his. -
Nonaggression Pact
Hitler and Stalin committed to not attack each other , as well as divided Poland between each other. Once bitter enemies, the pact smoothed tension between the two countries. -
Blitzkrieg
Germany's new military strategy. Used asvansed military technology, such as fast tanks and powerful aircrafts. -
Declaration of War
On this day, France and Britain declared war on Germany. -
World War II Begins
Poland has ceased to exist and now that other countries have begun to defend against Hitler, the world has begun preparations for war. -
Surprise Invasion
Hitler attacked Denmark and Norway without warning, in hopes of "protecting the countries freedom and independence. -
Italy Enters the War
On the side of Germany, this country attacks Paris from the South, while Germany attacks from the North, causing the French to surrender. -
RAF
the Royal Air Force (RAF) shot down over 185 German air crafts, while they only lost 26. Six weeks later, called off the invasion of Britain indefinitely.
