German Expansion Timeline

France Defeated

Nov 11, 1918

After the defeat of the French, Adolf Hitler delivered his armistice that would officially declare defeat for France. Hitler would say that Germany wanted peace but he really drew Germany towards war.

Hitler's Secret Meeting

Nov 5, 1937

Adolf Hitler and a group of his top military advisors had a secret meeting about expanding Germany. Hitler's plan was to invade Austria and Czechoslovakia.

Invasion of Austria

Mar 31, 1938

Germany, led by Hitler, invades Austria in an attempt to take over their land. Austria is outnumbered and Germany wins.

Munich Agreement

Sep 30, 1938

To avoid war with Germany, Neville Chamberlain and Daladier sign the Munich Agreement.
The Munich Agreement was a settlement permitting Nazi Germany's annexation of portions of Czechoslovakia along the country's borders mainly inhabited by German speakers.

Finishing the Job

Mar 15, 1939

Germany invades the remaining Czechoslovakian territories to gain more territory for Germany. Hitler still not satisfied with the amount of territory aquired by Germany.

The "Abuse Line" (Spring 1939)

Mar 21, 1939

Hitler begins using the same "abuse line" he used to aquire Czechoslovakia to aquire more lines.
Hitler's "abuse line" was him saying that certain countries(the ones he wanted to aquire) were abusing the Germans and that war might happen unless demands are met.

Nonagression Pact

Aug 23, 1939

Hitler and Stalin sign the nonagression pact which makes Germany and Russia allies. The two make very powerful allies.
Nonagression Pact- a pact between Hitler and Stalin to never attack eachother.

Poland Invasion

Sep 1, 1939

Germany invades Poland using Blitzkrieg strategy.
Blitzkrieg- “lightening war” use of military advancements for easy victory

Powers Jump In

Sep 3, 1939

Britain and France declare war on Germany following the Poland Invasion. The decleration of war came two days after the invasion.

Surprise!

Apr 9, 1940

Hitler launches a surprise invasion on Denmark and Norway in order to "protect those country's freedom and independence." In reality, Hitler planned on building military bases along their coastlines and make moves on Great Britain. By the end of may, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg were run over by Germany.