-
The Plot
Hitler meets with German military advisors and declares its time for Germany to grow, prosper, and aid their neighboring countries (Austria and Czechoslovakia). -
The first Invasion
Germany invades Austria unapposed. The next day, Hitler proclaims the Anschluss (or union) with Austria is complete. The rest of the world did nothing. With Austria under German control, Hitler turns his attention to Czechoslovakia. -
Period: to
Propaganda
German proaganda claims that German speaking Slovs are being abused, beaten, and killed. In the event of an invasion, Great Britian and France promise to assist the Slovs. -
Promises, Promises
Hitler invites the French Primier (Eduard Daladier) and the British Prime minister (Neville Chamberlain) to Munich. Hitler negotiaed and convinced the leaders that the Sudetenland (Area of Czech where German speakers were) was his "Last territorial demand". With eagerness to avoid war, the French and British politicans sign the 'Munich Agreement' which turned the Sudetenland under German control -
Total Control!
Germany invades whats left of Czechoslovakia. By nightfall that same day, the country is under German control. -
The Lies continue
After an entire spring of Germany making claims of abuse to German speaking poles, the possibility of Germany and Russia in conflict, and another fight on two fronts if Germany invades Poland (Allied with British and French forces), Stalin suprises all by signing a nonagression act with Germany. Russia and Germany are now allies. -
By Air and By Land
Germany invades Poland by air and ground forces using a new strategy called Blitzkrieg (using state of the art military technology and catching the enimies off gaurd). The Luftwaffe (German air force) bombs cities, railways, airfeilds, and military bases. Meanwhile, Russia invades and takes western Poland. -
The War begins
Great Britian and France Declare war on Germany. The Second world war begins. -
Needs more land!
Germsny invades Norway and Denmark for a better strategic advantage when trying to invade France and a place for more military power. This is known as Operation Weserübung.
