-
Hitler threatens the Jews
Because Jews were seen as a "threat to the Aryan race", and Hitler doubted their dedication to Germany, he threated to annhilate every single Jew in all of Europe should another World War, which he was planning, rise again. -
World War II Initiated by Nazi Germany
To begin his plan of world domination, and the annhilation of Jews, Hitler and the Nazis initiated World War II by declaring war against Poland. -
Period: to
World War II History
-
Jews being deported into Poland
Having occupied Poland, German authorities began the deportation of Jews to ghettos, shooting sites, concentration camps, and killing centers. -
Germany invades Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands
Hitler invaded Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands specifically to achieve the primary goal of invading France, which had a highly fortified defence. To avoid the defence France put up, Germany overtook Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands according to plan and prepare to take over France. -
Hitler gives orders for the expansion of Auschwitz
Continuing his plan to annihlate the Jews, Hitler began his plan to build Auschwitz II (Birkenau) for mass extermination with gas chambers. -
Hitler commits suicide by a gunshot.
Because his defeat was imminent, Hitler commited suicide to avoid being captured alive and being tortured and humiliated by the Russians. -
Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
To end the war against Japan, two atomic bombs were launched at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, forcing Japan to surrender and finally put an end to World War II.
