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Adolf Hilter- German Leader
Hitleer was declared the Chancellor of Germany on this day. He was Germany's hope for escape from teh harsh conditions of the Treaty of Versailles. -
Hitler Violates Treaty
Hitler violated the Treaty of Versailles when he remilitarized Germany. -
Germany Signs Separation Pact with Japan
Nazi Germany and Imperialistic Japan signed an anti-communist pact that stated if the Soviet Union ever attacked either country, they would consult each other before responding. -
Non-Aggression Pact
Germany signed a non-aggression pact with Russia that guaranteed they wouldn't attack each other. Germany broke this pact in 1941 when they attacked Russia. -
Beginning of World War 2
Germany's invasion into Poland started World War 2. Germany had an unfair advantage, they had more troops and modern technology. Germany beat Poland in 17 days. -
Britain and France Declare War on Germany
Britain gave Germany an ultimatum-- remove their troops from Poland. Germany did not and Britain declared war. France followed Britain's lead. -
Blitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg means "lightining war" and was a militaary tactic designed to create disorganization among enemy forces by mobile forces and locally concentrated firepower. This tactic was successfully used in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France invasions. -
France Surrenders
Both Italy and Germany invading France was the cause of their surrender. -
Air Attacks
Germany started attacking Britain by air, and Britain fought back, starting the Battle of Britain. This battle ended on October 30, 1940. -
Greece and Yugoslavia Captured
Germany invaded Yugoslavia and bombed Belgrade, this was called Operation Castigo. This operation was swift and brutal, killing 17,000 civilians. Then they bombed the Greek city of Piraeus. -
Hitler Invades Soviet Union
This operation was called Operation Barbarossa. -
Pearl Harbor
The Japanese planned a surprise attack on the American Pearl Harbor. The attack was planned to prevent the US from interfering with Japanese plans to attack the UK, Netherlands, and US. -
US Enters War
US entered World War 2 because of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. -
Japan Power Strike
During the spring of 1942, Japan took control of much of Southeast Asia. -
Battle of Coral Sea and Midway
The United States strong navy came through for its counry during the wins of, the Battle of Coral Sea against Japan and The Battle Midway also against Japan. -
War Advancing
In the fall of 1942, Axis power Germany attacks Stalingrad while Allies powers, Britian and the United States invade North Africa. -
German Loss
After invading Stalingrad last fall, Germans surender losing the battle. -
Troops Surrender in French North Africa
After fighting in French North Africa, German and Italian tropps finally surrender and fighting come to a close. -
Battle of Kursk
Already fighting on two fronts, Germany makes fatal mistake of invading Russia. Russian soviets defeat the Germans here at the Battle of Kursk. -
D-Day
Using the tactic of island hopping once more US invade the beaches of Normandy, France in hope of regaining the territory from Germany. -
Paris Freed
After being under the control of Nazi Germany, Paris is finally liberated. -
Germany Invaded
After defeating Germany at the Battle of Kursk, the Russian Soviets invade once more in March of 1945. -
Russian Advancement in Germany
Russian Soviets continue to make progress in their battle in Germany and enter Berlin. At this Hitler commits suicide knowing the war is lost while Italian leader, Mussilini is assassianated by tryrannicide execution for war crimes. -
Germany Surrenders
Without Hitler leading the Nazi controlled country Germany surrenders and pulls out of World War Two. -
US Bombing of Japan Calls End for WWII
Shortly after Germany surrenders, the US drops their two atomic bombs on two Japan cities, Nagasaki and Hiroshima, which ultimatley resulted in Japan surrender ending WWII.
