Expansion

German Expansion Timeline

  • France's Defeat

    France's Defeat
    After Hitler gave his message that the armistice would declare the defeat for the French. Hitler then said, Germany wanted peace but he led Germany to war.
  • Hitlers Meeting

    Hitlers Meeting
    Hitler arranged a secret meeting with his top military advisers. He made it clear that he needed the help of his neighbors, and Hitler planned to invade Austria & Czechovlakia.
  • German March

    German March
    German troops marched into Austria and announced that their union with Austria was complete.
  • Austria is Invaded

    Austria is Invaded
    Germany invades Austria in an attempt to take over their land. Austria is outnumbered and Germany wins.
  • Munich Agreement

    Munich Agreement
    By signing the Munich Agreement war was trying to be avoided with Germany, Daladier and Neville Chamberlain,
    This Agreement was a settlement that permitted Nazi Germany's annexation of portions of Czechoslovakia along the country's borders mainly by German speakers.
  • The remainder

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

    Nonagression Pact
    A pact signed by Hitler and Stalin that makes Russia and Germany allies. This pact is a pact between Hitler and Stalin to never attack eachother.
  • War is Declared

    War is Declared
    Two days after the invasion the declaration the war came. In addition, Britain and France declare war on Germany.
  • Surprise?

    Surprise?
    A suprise invasion took place on Norway and Denmark. He did this took protect the countrys freedom and independence, but Hitler really wanted to make moves on Britain and build military bases along their coastline.
  • RAF Fights Back

    RAF Fights Back
    RAF shot down 185 German airplanes while simultaneously losing many aircrafts. Six weeks later, Hitler called off the invasion.