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Invasion of the Rhineland
Hitler invaded the Rhineland which was the space between Germany and France which was meant to be de-militarised. -
Anschluss with Austria
Hitler invaded and joined forces with Austria in an attempt to make Germany bigger. -
Munich Conference
Hitler met with French premier and British Prime Minister to have Czechoslovakia handed over to him in what is seen as a sign of peace. -
Invasion of Poland
Hitler and his troops invaded Poland, claimed it was done in a defensive action. -
Allied Declaration of War
The allies declare war on Germany as a result of the Germans invasion on Poland. -
Australia declare war on Germany
After Great Britain declare war on Germany, the then Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies stated that it was his 'melancholy duty' to declare that Australia was also now at war with Germany. -
Battle of Tobrook
Australian and British troops entered Libya via the sea and took tens of thousands Italian troops as prisoner. -
Japanese Bomb Darwin
The Japanese bombed Darwin just before 10:00AM. At least 243 people were killed and 300-400 people were wounded by the attack. -
Battle of Coral Sea
A battle along the north-east coast of Australia which involved America and Australia fighting for the allied nations and the Japanese. It was a naval battle. -
Japanese attack Sydney
Australia was attacked by the Japenese in the late hours of the day by 3 midget submarines. The goal of the 2 men in each submarine was to blow up the USS Chicago Naval ship.
