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War in Europe
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Hitler Meets in Secret with Advisors
Hitler met secretly with his top miliary advisors and announced that in order to grow and prosper Germany needed the lands of its neighbors. His plan was to absorb Austria and Czechoslovokia into the Third Reich. -
German Troops Marched Into Austria
German troops marced unopposed into Austria. A day later, ermany announced that its "union" with Austria was complete. The United States and the rest of the world did nothing. -
Munich Agreement
Czech Mountain Region wazs turned over to Germany. This was done through the Munich Agreement which was signed with no shots fired. -
Hitler Takes Over Rest of Czechoslovokia
Hitler sent troops to Czechoslovokia and took over the remainder of it. He later gloated "Czechoslovokia has ceased to exsist." -
Germany and Russia are Civil
Germany and Russia signed an non-aggression act. They secretly agreed to divide Poland. -
Germany Invades Poland
German airforce and tanks invade Poland. They whiped out cities, railroad, and military airfields. This is their first use of Lighting Warefare. -
War Declared
France and Britain declare war on Germany. -
Hitler Launches Surprise Invasions
Hitler launches surprise invasions on Norway and Denmark. This helped him build bases on their borders to defeat Great Britain. This ended the Sitting War. -
Hitler Takes Over France
Hitler takes over France. Htook many soldiers captive making them surrender. Italy joined the German side. -
Hitler Calls off Invasion
Hitler calls off invasion of Great Britain due to RAF fighteras taking down German bombers. Bombing continued on both sides.
