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Hitler invades Poland
Hitler begins his invasion in which WWII would commence. Jews were put into Concentration camps where a larger majority of them would later on die. -
France & Great Britain
The two nations, France & Great Britain declare war on Germany due to their actions -
Labeling Jews
Yellow stars required to be worn by Polish Jews over age 10. -
Auswitz
A new Concentration camp location is settled and thousands of Jews are sent there. -
Nazis invade Denmark
On this day in 1940, German warships enter major Norwegian ports, from Narvik to Oslo, deploying thousands of German troops and occupying Norway. At the same time, German forces occupy Copenhagen, among other Danish cities -
Nazis invade France
Hitler planned on defeating the French to focus his troops on the Soviet Union -
War on the U.S.
Hitler declares war on the United States. President Roosevelt then asks Congress for a declaration of war on Germany saying, "Never before has there been a greater challenge to life, liberty and civilization." The U.S.A. then enters the war in Europe and will concentrate nearly 90 percent of its military resources to defeat Hitler. -
Hitler Dies
Hitler commits suicide in his Berlin Bunker y shooting himself. 33,000 inmates are rescued by the U.S.