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Mussolini self proclaims himself as the fascist dictator of Italy
This is the first time in history fascism takes power in a country. -
Japan invades Manchuria
Japan's Asian conquests begins in Manchuria and will spread south. -
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Paper violence against Jews
The beginning of the Holocaust. Jews weren't allowed given equal rights or citizenship in germany. They couldn't marry Aryans, vote, etc. -
Adolf Hitler is elected as Chancellor by President Hindenburg
This gave Hitler and the Nazi Party much more power. This power would lead to Hitler becoming the Führer and the birth of a fascist Germany. -
Hitler self proclaims himself, Fürher of Germany
He know has totaltarian power over Germany -
Germany starts rebuilding their military
This was a direct violation against the Treaty of Versailles; the treaty stated the Germany cannot rebuild their military. -
The US Congress pass 3 Neutrality Acts
America intends to stay out of another war by passing laws that prevent loans and trade between countries at war. -
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Jews are sent to Ghettos
Phase 2 of the holocaust. The Nazis force Jews to live away from the rest of the population and in ghettos where the living conditions were very bad and food was scarce. They were given very few ration cards. -
German forces occupy the Rhineland
This is the first act of defiance Hitler acts against the Treaty of Versailles. Due to the lack of action of the allies, Hitler would continue his invasions. -
Britain and France decided to appease Germany's action
This is the beginning of multiple appeasements to come that would play soley in Germany's favor and let Germany conquer without interruption. -
Hitler and Mussolini take part in the Spanish Civil War
Hitler and Mussolini test their military power and tactics in the Spanish Civil war. They also aid in the rising of power of Francisco Franco. This was also another test agaisnt the Allies', whether or not they would stir to go to war. -
The Rome-Berlin Axis pact is formed
Italy and Germany make an alliance with each other; a month later Japan joins the Axis, thus creating the Axis powers. -
Japan invades China
Japan's invasion finally leads them to the largest country in Asia and their largest conquest in Japanese history. -
Germany annexes Austria
This is the second biggest act of defiance against the Treaty of Versailles. This time the Allies intend to act, but passively. -
The Munich Conference takes place
Britain and France decide to appease Germany's actions, whom promise to respect the Czechoslovakians' borders. This gives a false sense of security to Britain and France. This was a promise Germany intended to break when 6 months later, he invades Czechoslovakia. -
Non-Aggression pact between the Soviet Union and Germany
Stalin and Germany sign a non-aggression pact. They also secretly intended to split East European amongst themselves. -
Hitler invades Poland
Hitler's invasion provokes France and Britain to declare war 2 days later. -
World War II Begins
2 days after HItler's invasion of Poland, France and Britian declare war on Germany, which starts the second World war. -
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World War II
The war began in Poland when the Nazis invaded and the war came to a close when Japan surrendered to the US. -
Winston Churchill replaces Chamberlain as Prime Minister of Britian
Winston Churchill's proved to be one of the greatest war heroes without firing a gun; he inspired the Allies to "never give up," his speaches struck hope and morale in the citizens and soldiers of Britian. -
French leaders surrender to Germany
This was a very big loss to the Allies as Britain stands as the only remaining Allies country left. Furthermore, Hitler signs the France's surrender in the same train cart that the armistice of World War I was signed in. -
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Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain is the first Ally victory in the war, not to mention that Britain was the only remaining Ally country fighting the war. This acted as a symbol that the Allies still had hope to win the war and that Hitler wasn't invincible. -
Germany invades Russia
Germany breaks the non-aggression pact and invades Russia. Hitler invades under the justification that Russia's blood has been stained by Asian blood. -
The Siege of Leningrad
Hitler loses 500,000 soldiers in the siege of Leningrad because he had decided to keep his forces there durring a Russian winter. -
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor
Japan's attack triggers America to join the war -
US and Britain declare war on Japan
The Allies official declaration of war against Japan -
Germany decalares war on US
US's violation of its neutrality acts caused Germany to declare war upon the US. -
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Jews are sent to concentration camps
The final phase of the holocaust, genocide. All the Jew were rounded up and sent to work camps or death camps. 11 million people died in them. Many of them were experimented on for research. -
Battle of Stalingrad
The Soviets fend off the Germans and hold Stalingrad. This victory led to the turning of tides and the Germans were now in retreat. -
The Battle of El Alemein
Allied forces force Axis troops on retreat in the North African campaign. -
Battle of Leyte Gulf
The battle was won by the US and British. This Allied victory had the Japanese on retreat. -
Operation Torch
Allied troops finally defeat Axis troops in Africa, ending the war in Africa. -
The Invasion of Italy
This invasion toppled the Mussolini-controlled Italy. -
D-Day/Normandy Invasion
The Allies' Amphibian attack on the shores of Normandy, France, was the first counterattack they had in Europe; they were victorious and would march to Paris. -
Battle of the Bulge
This was essentially Hitler's plan to counterattack the Allies' invasion force. He believed this would be the decisive battle in the war and he inevitably lost the battle, just like the war itself. -
Battle of Okinawa
This Allied victory had Japan cornered on their island. It is also the last major battle of World war 2, before the 2 droppings of the Atomic bombs. -
Mussolini is shot and hung
Mussolini's death was a mental blow to the fascist Italians and Axis troops. -
Hitler's suicide
Hitler's death was the last straw; in Germany's already weakened state, their leader "gives up" which provides as a huge mental blow. -
Germany surrenders
The European front of World War II comes to an end. -
The US take Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima was a symbolical loss to the Japanese because Iwo Jima was considered a very historical and sacred island to them. It was also one of the bloodiest island battles. -
US bombs HIroshima with an Atomic bomb
This was the first time a nuclear weapon was used in a violent conflict. It also made the world realized the possible outcome of a third world war. -
US bombs Nagasaki with an atomic bomb
This bomb brought upon Japan's surrender and the end of the second world war. -
Japan Surrenders
Japan, the last Axis power, finally surrenders, thus ending World War II as an Allies victory.
