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World War 2 Timeline
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Bolshevik Revolution
A revolution in Russia led by the Bolshevik party which was a starting point to the Russian Civil War. -
Paris Peace Conference
A bmeeting between the Allied powers and the other countries to discuss the punishments and changes to be made to the Central Powers. -
Treaty of Versailles Signed
A Treaty signed that blamed Germany for aggression and forced them to pay back for damages. -
England refuses to renew its allliance iwth Japan
England refuses the renewal of the alliance with Japan, fearing that something is arousing between Japan and the United States, -
Washington Naval Conference
An Arms and Peace Conference held in Washington. -
Benito Mussolini comes to power in Italy
Mussolini presented himself as the only man capable of restoring order, and becomes prime minister of Italy. -
Stalin comes to power in Russia
Stalin schemed his way into power using his position as General Secretary and a series of ruthless political moves. -
Rapallo Treaty
A Treaty made between Germany and Russia to get rid of territorial disputes, by reestablishing normal relations between the two nations. -
Beer Hall Putsch
Also known as the “Munich Putsch”. Where Hitler failed in an attempt to take over Bavaria, and is sent to prison. -
Dawes Plan
A plan to help Germany pay it's war reparations and help out their economy. -
Mein Kamph Published
Hitler's book about himself and his plans for Germany is published in a 2 volume set. -
Stock Market Crash
A period where stock prices begin to rise until a severe Stock Market Crash hits the United States and launches the Great Depression. -
French begin constructing the Maginot line
The French started constructing a line of defense of concrete fortifications, obstacles, and weapons that France constructed along its borders in case of a German attack. -
Japan invades Manchuria
Manchuria was invaded by the Kwantung Army of the Empire of Japan. -
Ukrainian Famine
It was a dreadful famine headed by Joseph Stalin, as a means to undermine the nationalistic pride of the Ukrainian people. -
First concentration camps established
The first concentration camps living conditions were brutal. -
Hitler declares himself Vice Chancellor and Fuhrer of Germany
The chancelllor of Germany is awarded to Hitler. -
Stalin begins military purges and the Great Terror
Stalin begins executing the undesirables
Stalin targets any suspected members of his cabinet and government.Resulting in the Great Terror eliminating many key figures in government. -
Night of Long Knives
A series of murders where Nazi regimes carried out political purges. -
Hitler declares himself Vice Chancelloe and Fuhrer of Germany
Hitler declares himself leader of Germany. -
U.S. Neutrality Acts
Pieces of legislation declaring neutrality. -
Berlin Olympics
An international multi-sport event Olympics, held in Berlin, Germany -
Rape of Nanking
Also known as the "Nanking Massacre” It was an episode of mass murders and mass rapes committed by Japanese troops. -
Hitler invades Austria
Hitler invades and annexes Austria. -
Hitler invades Sudetenland
Hitler invades Sudentenland (which is the German speaking area of Czechoslovakia). -
Muich Conference
A settlement between the leaders of France, Italy, and Great Britain, that allowed Germany to annex Sudetenland. -
Krystallnacht
A civillian attack on Jews that takes place in Germany. -
Manhattan Project Begina
Research on Atomic and Nuclear Bombs. -
Hitler conquers the rest of Czechoslovakia
Hitler set about conquering the rest of Czechoslovakia. He ordered his army to be ready to invade, and then plotted with the Slovak leaders to riot for independence -
Enigma machine used in Britain
Machine used to cipher through secret codes. -
Einstein writes a letter to FDR on the possibility of Atomic Weapons
A letter to FDR on the possibility of Atomic Weapons, is written by Einstein. -
Nazi Soviet Anti-Agression Pact
Agreement between represenatives from Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union saying they would not attack each other. -
Hitler invades Poland
Hitler starts an invasion on Poland. -
Britain and France declare war on Germany
Britain declared war on Germany because Germany had invaded Poland. France was an ally of Britain. -
Scandinavian Wars
Also known as Northern Wars. -
Winter War between Finland and Russia
Russia invades Finland and starts a winter war, a ten year period of non-aggression. -
Nazi occupation of Norway
The German army quickly swept through Norway and in one month established its rule there. -
Defeat of French army by the Nazis
The quick Fall of France is one of the pivotal moments of the twentieth century. -
Winston Churchill Comes to power in England
Winston Churchill was a British prime minister and statesman who led the country to victory against Nazi Germany and the Axis powers. -
Desert Campaigns in Africa Begin
Three years of a series of battles between the Axis and Allied forces chasing each other across this hostile terrain, in the North African desert. -
Battle of Britain
It was the first major campaign to be fought entirely by air forces, which was between Germany and Britain. -
Nazi Final Solution Developed
The destruction of Jewish communities and a large whipeout of Jews. -
Hitler launches Operation Barbarossa
It was the code name for Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II, it was the largest invasion in the history of warfare. -
Pearl Harbor
Japanese suprise attack on the United States. -
FDR signs Executive order 9066, beginning Japanese internment
Japanese reloation camps in the U.S. are now going to be set up. -
Battle of Midway
First Japanese naval defeat in 350 years, the biggest naval victory. -
Nimitz and McArthur begin island hopping in the Pacific
Offensive in the Pacific to battle the Japanese. -
D-Day
Massive offensive by United States to stop Hitler. -
Operation Market Garden
Massive failed offensive to attack Germany from the north through airborne forces. -
Battle of the Bulge
Massive German offensive campaign is held throughout the densely forested areas. -
US victory at Iwo Jima
American victory over the Japanese on the island of Iwo Jima. -
Death of FDR
Franklin D. Roosevelt dies of a stroke. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
Hitler killed himself by gunshot in a bunker. -
Surrender of Germany
Germany surrenders. -
First successful test of atomic bomb
First success of an atomic bomb. -
US drops atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Atomic bombs are dropped in two Japanese cities causing massive casualties. -
Surrender of Japan
Japan surrenders.
