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Austria and Czechoslovakia Fall
Hitler absorbs Austria and Czechoslovakia to grow and prosper Germany. The majority of people in Austria and Czechoslovakia were German and favored the unification with Germany to provide more land as well as control its important natural resources. -
The German Offensive Begins
Hitler was not finished expanding Germany, so he sends German Troops to Czechoslovakia. -
The Soviet Union Declares Neutrality
Just like in other countries, Hitler had many German-speaking population and stated that Germans in Poland were mistreated. Many thought he was bluffing. -
Hitler Signs Nonaggression Pact
Stalin signs a nonaggression pact with Hitler surprising many. This pact committed fascist Germany and communist Russia to never attack each other. -
German Air Force Roared Over Poland
This invasion of Germany raiding Poland was the first test of bllitzkrieg, Germany's newest military strategy. -
World War 2 Begins
The blitzkrieg tactics Germany used worked and the portion Germany annexed contained almost two thirds of Poland's population. This was the start of WW1. -
Soviet Army Invades Finland
After annexing Poland, Stalin sent his soviet army to Finland and just after months, Finland surrendered. -
Invasion of Denmark and Norway
Hitler launched a surprise invasion of Denmark and Norway. He planned to build bases along the coast to strike against Great Britain. -
Compiegne
Hitler gave his surrender as William Shrier and the rest of the world watched. -
The Battle of Britain
Germans began to make an invasion fleet along the french coast. They also launched an air war because it's naval power could not compete with Britain. -
The Battle of Britain ll
On this day about 2,000 planes ranged over Britain and pounded British targets. -
RAF
The RAF, Britain's Royal Air force, fought back and accurately plotted the flight paths of German planes. On this day the RAF shot down German planes.
