-
Start of the German Revolution.
Ended at 1919 -
1924
January 21
Leader of the Soviet Union Vladimir Lenin dies, and Joseph Stalin begins purging rivals to clear the way for his leadership.
April 1
Adolf Hitler is sentenced to 5 years in jail for his participation in the Beer Hall Putsch (he serves only 8 months). -
1925 July 18
Adolf Hitler's autobiographical manifesto Mein Kampf is published. -
1926
Theodoros Pangalos declares himself dictator of Greece. -
1926
Ukrainian nationalist leader Symon Petliura is assassinated by Russian Jew Sholom Schwartzbard in Paris. -
1926
Emperor Taishō dies and his son Hirohito becomes the Emperor of Japan. -
1932
Paul von Hindenburg is reelected President of Germany, defeating Adolf Hitler in a run-off. -
1933
Nazi leader Adolf Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany by President Paul von Hindenburg. -
1933
Germany's first concentration camp, Dachau, is completed. -
1935
Mussolini Invades Ethiopia
Italy, under the leadership of Prime Minister Benito Mussolini, invades Ethiopia. -
1936
Hitler makes it mandatory for all males between the ages 10-18 to join the Hitler Youth. -
1938
The Kristallnacht pogrom begins in Germany; many Jewish shops and synagogues are smashed, looted, burned, and destroyed throughout the country. -
1939
Without response to its ultimatum, Germany invades Poland, start of World War II. -
Period: to
WW2
-
1939
Britain and France declare war on Germany honoring their commitment to Poland. -
1940
German fighter planes and ground troops pummel France. Hitler Defeats France Britain forces retreat from France and Adolf Hitler's armies defeat French forces. -
1940
France Surrenders France is crushed, surrenders to Germany and signs an armistice. Great Britain now stands alone against the Axis powers. -
1941
Germany Invades the Soviet Union -
1941
Attack on Pearl Harbor -
1943
Italy Surrenders -
1944
D-Day -
1945
Germany Surrenders