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Nazi Party is Formed
The Nazi Party, also known as the National Socialist German Workers' Party, was originally formed as the German Worker's Society by Anton Drexler. -
Hitler Becomes der Führer
After becoming interested in the German Worker's Party, Hitler, being an influential speaker, becomes leader of this group. -
Axis Alliance is Formed
United by the hope of decimating the European order, Germany and Italy form the Axis Alliance. -
Nazis Invade Czechoslovakia
Going against the Munich Agreement, Nazi troops enter Prague and capture Czechoslovakia. -
World War II Begins
World War II begins after the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany. -
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World War II
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Nazi Invasion of Europe
The Nazis have successfully invaded the countries of France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. -
Hitler Takes France
The French abandon Paris, declaring it an open city. This allows the Germans to invade the French capital. -
French Sign the Armistice
Under this armistice, the country of France is to be occupied by the Germans. -
D-Day
Codenamed Operation Overlord, the invasion began on June 6, 1944.
