-
Signing of The Kellogg-Briand Pact
Japan, along with 14 other nations signed the Kellogg-Briand pact, which was drafted by the United States and France. The pact was made in the hope that the nations who signed wouldn't resort to violence, and instead use diplomacy to help stop aggression between nations. -
The Great Depression and Militarism
The Great Depression hits all the countries hard. The people of Japan blame the government for the economy's ruin. Militarism is on the rise, as many people want a change of government. Rather than create an entirely new government, the militarists in Japan want to bring back the old style of governing the country. -
Invasion Of Manchuria
Japan invades Manchuria, going against the Japanese Parliament’s wishes. The army then set up a puppet government and Japanese engineers and technicians began to come in large groups to supervise the building of mines and factories. The League of Nations considered the first straightforward challenge to the League of Nations. -
Japan Withdraws From The League Of Nations
Shortly after Japan invades Manchuria causing panic among the League of Nations they decide, and ignoring the complaints and protests from the League of Nations, to withdraw from the League of Nations. -
Early Signs of Defiance
In March, The Führer announced that Germany was no longer going to obey the restrictions set by the Treaty of Versailles, and was issued a mild condemnation from the League. This has been largely hinted in earlier times due to the fact that Hitler had been saying he would undo the Treaty of Versailles for a long time. Photo Credit: Steven and Tiff, Agressors on the March -
Germany Advances
On this day, German troops moved into the Rhineland, shocking the French and British, yet they were unwilling to risk war at this point. Britian urged appeasement just so they could be able to keep the peace. Photo Credit: History on the Net -
Alliances Begin Forming
In October, Hitler and Mussolini formed an alliance known as the Rome-Berlin Axis, after Mussolini learned about Hitler's rapidly growing strength. This is the beginning stages of the formation of the Axis Powers, as shown by Japan entering a month later and creating this original trio that carried into the beginning of the war. Photo Credit: "The Foreign Policies of Hitler and Mussolini", History Today. -
Japan and China at War
Japan and China are at full war with each other due to a border incident. Japan invades Northern China and defeats China’s less trained army. Japanese soldiers capture many northern cities as well as killing tens of thousands of chinese soldiers and civilians in Nanjing. As this is going on Chinese leader Jiang Jieshi establishes a new capital in Chongqing. -
Germany Gains More Power
On this day is when Hitler announced to his advisors that he planned to absorb Austria and Czechoslovakia into the Third Reich, which is just another name used to refer to the German Empire. Photo Credit: "Crisis in Czechoslovokia", Mark Callahger. -
Germany Starts Attacking
Hitler launched his surprise attack also known as the Lightning Attack. German troops crossed the Polish border quickly to bomb the Polish capital, Warsaw. The Lightning Attack Blitzkrieg: used airplanes and tanks followed by infantry forces. On September 3 France and Great Britain responded by declaring war on Germany. On September 17th Stalin sent troops to occupy the eastern half of Poland. Lithuania, Lativa, and Estonia fell without struggle.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blitzkrieg -
France and Britain Respond
In early May, Germans took over the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. German forces trapped the French Allies outside the city of Lille and forced the to Allies retreat to Dunkirk. Hitler sent troops through Ardennes and reached France's northern coast in a matter of ten days. Towards the end of May Great Britain came to save the French by sending 850 ships to France’s rescue in hopes to save the Allie forces.
https://session.wikispaces.com/1/auth/auth?authToken=04a2289bd14f8bc525b321e3ee36 -
The Fall of France
The Germans took control of Paris on June 14, a large turning point in the war. On June 22, French leaders surrendered to German rule. Germany took over the northern part of the country while Marshal Philippe Pétain was left to rule the southern half of the country. After the fall of France a French general, Charles de Gaulle set up a French Government in London in the hopes to win back France by resistance. https://www.emaze.com/@ALOOFILL/Presentation-Name -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japan launches a surprise attack on the United States fleet of battleships in Pearl Harbor. The Japanese damaged and sunk 19 ships, killed 2,300 Americans, and left more than 1,100 people wounded. President Roosevelt declares war on Japan, and the United States enters World War II.
