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Nazis take the Sudentenland
Why did this even take place? Leaders of Germany, Great Britain, France, and Italy signed an agreement that allowed the Nazis to take annex the Sudentenland. What Happened? Hitler threatened to take the Sudentenland by force. The Czechoslovakian governement resisted but allies France and Britain determined to avoid war, were willing to negotiate with Hitler. What was the outcome? Nazis seized the rest of Czechoslovakia in the spring '39 and in September invaded Poland, starting World War II. -
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Ribbentrop/Molotov Pact
Why did this event take place? The German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact signed by the foreign ministers. What happened? The pact was signed right after the agreement of 19 August, which granted the USSR 180 million marks for the purchase of German goods. What was the outcome? Lead to World War II. It was after months of unsuccessful negotiations between the USSR on the one side and France and Great Britain on the other, and Soviet failure to organize an anti-Nazi diplomatic coalition. -
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Why did i pick this picture? Because it shows all of those involved. -
Germany's invasion of Poland
Why did this event take place? One of Adolf Hitler's first major foreign policy initiatives after coming to power was to sign a nonaggression pact with Poland in January 1934. Which wasn’t popular with most Germans. What happened?Germany invaded Poland. In October 1939, Germany directly annexed those former Polish territories.
What was the outcome? Nazi Germany occupied the remainder of Poland when it invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941. Poland remained under German occupation. -
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Why did I pick this picture? Because it shows the troops and how they invaded. -
Battle of Britain
Why did this event take place? Air battle between the Germans and the British over Great Britain's airspace from July 1940 to May 1941. What happened? After the fall of France at the end of June 1940, Nazi Germany had one major enemy left in Western Europe - Great Britain. What was the outcome? October 1940 it was clear that the British had won.
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Why did I pick this picture? Because it shows the importance of it being a air battle. -
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Nazi Invasion of the Soviet Union
Why did this event take place? Hitler decided to attack the Soviet Union in June 1941. Communist threat and wanted land.What happened? Germans occupied Kiev on the 19 September 1941.What was the outcome?Followed, one of the greatest single mass murder actions in history, 33,771 Jews were killed over two days on the 29 September and 30 September 1941, in the Babi Yar ravine.Germany invaded Russia in the winter 11, December 1941 the Russians announce the liberation of 400places in the Moscow area -
Wannsee Conference
Why? Heydrich sent out invites to a final solution. Although the plan to kill the Jews had already been made. What happened? The new solution was to be the Final Solution. It was estimated at this meeting that 11 million Jews resided in Europe, including 330,000 in England.Jews were sent east to work in forced labor. What was the outcome? The implementation of the Final Solution had been planned and the death sentence of millions passed down. Why did i pick this picture? -
Pearl Harbor
Why did this event happen? hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base at surprise. Japan wanted more land, and were mad because we raised taxes on imported goods that they needed. What happened? Japanese destroyed 20 American naval vessels, including 8 battleships, and almost 200 airplanes.2,000 were killed, 1,000 were wounded. What was the outcome? More than 2 years after, American joined WWII. Why did i pick this picture? Because it shows the damage. -
Nazi Invasion of the Soviet Union Cont.
places in the Moscow area and the destruction of 17 German divisions, including seven armoured and three motorised divisions. Hitler announces the end of the winter campaign against Russia, Operation Barbarossa has ended in failure. Why did I pick this picture? Because it emphasizes the events going on. -
Allied invasion of Africa
Why? Japanese declared war on Britain in December of 1941.To regain land Montgomery opened to second battle. What happened? November 8, US forces stormed ashore into morocco and Algeria aka Operation Torch. What was the outcome? the Axis forces in North Africa surrendered on May 13, 1943, and 275,000 German and Italian soldiers were taken prisoner. Why did i pick this picture? -
Battle of Stalingrad
Why? task was to secure oil fields in caucus to do this, Paulus was ordered by hitler to take Stalingrad.What happened? German army dry in Russia and after this defeat, the Germany Army was in full retreat. fought in the winter of 1942 to 1943. What was the outcome? Germans had to surrender. Why did i pick this picture? Because it shows the dangers and what went on. -
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Operation Gommarah
Why? Aerial bombing that occurred in the European Theater of operations during WWII. What happened? The orders for Operation Gomorrah were signed on May 27, 1943. Commencing on the night of July 24, 1943, the bombing continued until August 3. What was the outcome? The raids severely shook the Nazi leadership, leading Hitler to be concerned that similar raids on other cities could force Germany out of the war. -
D-Day
Why? N/A What happened? during WWII. What was the outcome? By night fall of june 6th allied forces had established themselves in Normandy though their position remained precarious. Why did i pick this picture? it shows all what was going on at the time. -
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Liberation of Concentration Camps
why? Allied troops moved across Europe in a series of offensives against Nazi Germany, they began to encounter tens of thousands of concentration camp prisoners. What happened? Soviet forces were the 1st to approach a major Nazi camp, Majdanek. Soviets also overran the sites of the Belzec, sobibor, and treblinka killing centers. Soviets liberated Aushwitz, the largest killing center and concentration camp. What was the outcome? after Germanys surrender the soviets liberated more camps. -
Battle of the Bulge
Why? Germanys final attempt to drive off allies to maintain England. What happened? major battle during WWII. it was winter. What was the outcome? Germans lost. Why did i pick this picture? it emphasizes the winter and the invasion. -
VE day
why? Germans collapse came after the meeting of the western and Russian armies. What happened? after hitlers death amid the ruins of berlin which was falling to the Russians under marshals. What was the outcome? the unconditional surrender of Germany was signed on may 7th and ratified may 8th. Why did i pick this picture? it shows the excitement it was all over with.
