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The series of appeasements to Nazi Germany
The series of appeasements to Nazi Germany are made during this time period. They started with the world forgiving Germany for arming their military, and ended with war breaking out when Germany invaded Poland. The logic behind the appeasements was that the world did not want another war, Germany had been hit hard by WWI, and that they really did deserve some compensation. However when the world gave Hitler an inch, he took a mile. -
Hitler announces his intentions to rearm the millitary of Germany
Hitler announces his intentions to rearm the German military to the world. Although this goes against the treaty of versailles, other countries let Hitler do this out of pity. This sense of pity was spawned when Germany was hit so hard by the unfair terms of the Treaty of Versailles. This was the first of many "appeasements" that were made for Germany. -
Appeasement Picture
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German troops enter Austria
German troops enter Austria. This is a few months after a series of verbal attacks and threats to the Austrian President and Prime Minister. A few weeks later, when a vote is called on the matter, the citizens of Austria vote on the matter with an overwhelming "Yes". It is unknown whether they reached this verdict through free opinion or intimidation. -
Hitler invades Poland
September 1st, 1939
Hitler invades Poland. On September 1st, 1939 Hitler invades Poland, officially and doubtlessly committing acts of war. Hitler justifies his invasion due to a so called "attack" onto Germany. Hitler might have thought that this would be ok, and that the fact that Poland "invaded" first was the end all be all. It was not. The appeasements were over, and WWII had begun. -
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Ghettoization period
The end of 1939 was when the Germans started to really crack down on Jews. They were forced to wear the Yellow star and had a curfew that kept them off the streets between 9:00 P.M. and 5:00 A.M. If the Jews broke any of these laws, they would face years in prison. The Nazis also set up many Ghettos in this time and hundreds of thousands of Jews were sent there. -
Ghettoization period photo
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Hollandaise Jewish workers strike against German troops.
February 25, 1940
Hollandaise Jewish workers strike against German troops. During this strike, all transport and industry stopped. This strike united Holland socially and economically against the Germans. The strike lasted for three days. At the end of this "glorious" three day period, the Nazis reestablished rule and put all those who were on strike in concentration camps. -
Hitler orders the invasion of Russia
June 22, 1941
Hitler orders the invasion of Russia. On June 22, 1941, Hitler orders the invasion of Russia despite the non-violence pact that the Soviets and the NAZIs had. Hitler did this because he claimed that he was eliminating the "Jewish-Bolshevik menace". Soldiers acted with brutality previously unheard of. This move was ultimately Germany's undoing, due to the fact that after this happened Germany was fighting a war on two fronts. -
The United States declares war on Japan.
December 8, 1941
The United States declares war on Japan. The day before this, the Japanese bombs Pearl Harbor. Being Allies, the Japanese ambassador in Germany asks for Hitler's support in the war. Hitler did not feel obligated to help them, but he was not looking to avoid a fight. By subsequently declaring war on the US, Hitler unites the three world powers (the US, Britian, and the USSR) against him. This is the turning point of the war, and it is the ultimate reason for Germany's fall.
