World War 2 Timeline

Paris Peace Conference

Jun 18, 1919

The conference at which the Treaty of Versailles was signed.

Treaty of Versailles

Jun 28, 1919

The Treaty that was signed to end World War I, sending Germany into $32 Billion dollars in debt, leading to Hitler's uprise.

League of Nations formed.

Jan 10, 1920

League of Nations was formed to enforce the Treaty of Versailles and to maintain peace.

Adolf Hitler becomes leader of Nazi Party

Jan 14, 1921

This is the beginning of Hitler's progression to becoming the dictator of Germany.

Mussolini made Prime Minister of Italy

Jan 14, 1922

Mussolini being made Prime Minister of Italy had turned Italy into a fascist country, where the government and military control everything and were aggressive.

The Great Depression

Oct 29, 1929

The economic crisis of the 1930's resulted in social and political instability around the world. it was the perfect situation in which dictators like Hitler could expand on their territory. This event would soon lead to military conflict.

Failure of the League of Nations

Dec 12, 1930

The United States didn't agree to join the League of Nations, causing wavering morale amongst the rest of the League. Also, the League didn't have the military power they needed to enforce what they wanted to.

Japan invades Manchuria, League of Nations unable to stop them.

Sep 18, 1931

With the League of Nations breathing down their backs, Japan decided to back out of the League of Nations so that they continue their aggression towards China.

Hitler is made Chancellor of Germany

Jan 14, 1933

Hitler is assigned Chancellor of Germany, furthering his plan for power and rule. Hitler brought hopes to the people, hopes that they would be pulled out of their Depression.

Paul Von Hindenburg, President of Germany, dies.

Aug 2, 1934

This opens up a spot for Hitler to become president.

Hitler becomes Fuhrer

Aug 18, 1934

Immediately after the death of Paul Von Hindenburg, Hitler assumes the role of President, or Fuhrer.

U.S Neutrality Act

Jan 14, 1935

The Neutrality Act, assuring the rest of the world that the U.S wanted to not have any enemies, so they stated that they would stay neutral.

Hitler remilitarizes

Mar 16, 1935

Despite the Treaty of Versailles, Hitler remilitarizes Germany and prepares it for war.

Italy Invades Abyssinia, League of Nations again unable to help.

Oct 3, 1935

Due to Italy's economic resources, the League of Nations was again unable to stop the aggression due to lack of force to do so

Germany invades Poland

Sep 1, 1939

The invasion that started World War Two.