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Annexing Austria
Due to Austria's largely German speaking population, Hitler annexed Austria unopposed by anyone. -
Munich Agreement
Agreed to allow Hitler to annex Sudetenland (Largely German region of Czechoslovakia), under the condition that he was not to annex any other territories. -
Taking the Remainder of Czechoslovakia
Using the resources and proximity gained from the annexing of Sudetenland, Hitler quickly took the remainder of Czechoslovakia, while they had little means of resistance. -
Non-Aggression Pact
Hitler and Stalin agree not to attack each other, allowing Germany to not have concern about the possibility of another two-front war. Also agreed to have Germany and Russia split the occupation of Poland, when that occurred. -
Blitzkrieg in Poland
Using new, faster technology and weapons, Hitler rapidly overtook Poland. -
France and Britain Officially Declare War.
France and Britain officially declare war on Nazi Germany in response to attacks on Poland. -
Luftwaffe Bombs London
The Luftwaffe, the Nazi Air Force, began bombing docks and residential areas near or in London -
Invasion of Denmark and Norway
Denmark and Norway were sieged in order to prepare water based attacks on Britain. -
Stalin Invades the Baltic States
Stalin invades Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, and Latvia. -
The Fall of France
France was swiftly taken when Nazi powers avoided the Maginot Line by passing through the North. Soon after, Charles DeGaulle set up a temporary French government in Britain.
