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Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany
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First Concentration Camp
The first concentration camp was opened at Oranienburg just outside of Berlin, Germany. Picture is of the front gate of the camp. -
Nazis Invade Poland
The Nazi army invades the country Poland under orders from Hitler. Picture is of the Royal Castle in Warsaw burning because of German attacks -
War Declared on Germany
Two days after the invasion of Poland, Britain, France, Australia, and New Zealand declare war against Germany. -
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World War 2
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Warsaw Surrenders
After weeks of fighting off the Nazis, Warsaw surrenders to them. -
New Concentration Camp Site
On this day, a new site for a concentration camo is chosen in Oswiecim, Poland. This is the site of the camp that will become Aushwitz. Picture is the front gate of Auschwitz. -
First Deportation of Jews
The first movement of German Jews out of Germany and into Poland. -
Nazis Invade Denmark and Norway
In effort to keep pushing through Europe, Hitler's army invaded Denmark and Norway. -
Norway surrenders, Italy Enters War
After months of fighting Norway surrenders to the Nazi army. Italy joins the Axis powers alongside Germany by declaring war on Britain and France. -
Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain, a deadly air battle between Britain and Germany begins. It is the first battle to be completely waged in the air. -
Tripartite Pact
On this date, Germany, Italy, and Japan all sign a pact to fight together as one force. -
End of Battle of Britain
The enormous air battle between the Axis and Allied powers finally comes to an end with Britain the victor. -
Pearl Harbor
Japanese fighter pilots bomb the US base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. -
United States Declares War
One day after the sttack on Pearl Harbor, US and Britain declare war on Japan. US finally enters WW2. -
Germany Declares War
Germany declares war on the United States because of the US being less neutral. -
Hitler Takes More Control
Hitler takes complete control of the German army. At this point, Hitler is in control of almost every aspect of Germany. -
Mussolini Arrested
Leader of Italy, Mussolini, is arrested causing the Italian government to fall. Pietro Badoglio takes over negotiates with Allied Powers -
Italy Declares War
Italy declares war on Germany after joining the Allies. -
Hitler Dead
Hitler commits suicide instead of being captured by American forces. -
Germany Surrenders
Germany surrenders to the Allied Powers, ending the war with Germany. -
Japan Surrenders
After two atomic bombs, Japan finally surrenders, ending WW2 with Allies being the victor.