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Mussolini takes over Italy's Government
More Info It took Mussolini a while before he was defined as Italy's dictator. He was apointed as Italy's prime minister in 1922 to grow his climb;he bought support from the working class and the owners of industry. Mussolini was recognized as dictator in 1929 when he received 90% of Italy's political votes. References: Bbc.co.uk,. 'BBC - Your Paintings - Benito Mussolini (1883–1945)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. -
Beer Hall Putsch
More Info This was Hitler's attempt to overthrow the Weimar government and establish a right wing nationalistic one in its place. Reference: Ushmm.org,. 'Beer Hall Putsch (Munich Putsch)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. -
Kellogg-Briand Pact
More Info A pact signed by France and the United States of America to outlaw war between the two countries. It was later signed by 15 nations including Japan and Italy. References: Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Kellogg-Briand Pact | France-United States [1928]'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. -
U.S. Stock Market Crash
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During the 1920's stocks rose rapidly, however they began to decline in September and October 1929. On October 18 the market began to fall. To try to save it everyone was trying to trade stocks, but it didn't help. On the following Monday the market went into free fall, and fell on Tuesday.
References: Crash, 1929. 'Stock Market Crash Of 1929 - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. -
Japan Invades Manchuria
More Info The Japanese invaded Manchuria because they needed space for their growing population. So when the world-wide depression hit Japan, they decided to attack Manchuria. So the army wanted new colonies. They already had money and soldiers there, so it was the obvious choice. References:Resourcesforhistoryteachers.wikispaces.com,. 'Resourcesforhistoryteachers - WHII.23'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. -
Hitler becomes Germany's Chancellor
More Info Many Germans voted for the Nazi's as they thought it would keep the Communists out, so the president appointed Franz von Papen and after him Kurt von Schleicher. Neither could control the Reichstag. So Hilter made a deal with the president and became chancellor. References: Bbc.co.uk,. 'BBC - History - Adolf Hitler (Pictures, Video, Facts & News)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. -
Nazi's Reach a Political Majority
More Info Hitler needed to reach a political majority to have a legal dictatorship. References: Rosenberg, Jennifer. 'What Is The History Of The Swastika?'. About.com Education. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. -
Japan Withdraws from the League of Nations
More Info 40 nations voted Japan withdraw from the League as it was to blame for the war with China. References: Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Japan | History - Geography'. N.p., 2014. Web. 11 Feb. 2015 -
First Anti-Semitic Law is passed in Germany
More Info This law was the first formulation for the Aryan Paragraph.it excluded Jews from public service. References: Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - World War II In Europe Timeline: April 1, 1933 - Nazi Boycott Of Jewish Shops'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. -
The Night of Long Knives (Rohm Purge)
More Info Hitler orders a bloody purge of his political party. He had anyone killed who could become a political enemy in the future. References: Covertbookreport.com,. 'Ukraine; Night Of The Long Knives Again? | Northwest Research'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. -
Hitler openly announces to his cabinet he will defy the Treaty of Versailles
More Info Hitler tells his cabinet they will defy the Treaty of Versaillies.
References: Cline, Austin. 'Today In History: 14 July 1933: Hitler's Cabinet Gives Unanimous Approval To Draft Constitution For Protestant Churches'.
References: Skepticism - Skeptical Notes on Politics, Culture, Religion. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
Creation of the Nuremberg Laws
More Info These laws marked a major step in racial policy against Jews in Germany. References: Worldwar2headquarters.com,. 'German WWII Poster - Nuremberg Laws And Classification Of Jews'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Feb. 2015. -
Italy Invades Ethiopia
More Info Ethiopia lost which as a result Italy ruled them. References: Histclo.com,. 'War And Social Upheaval: World War II Early Aggressions -- Italy'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. -
Hitler Militarizes the Rhineland
More Info Hitler sends troops into the Rhineland, a buffer zone between France and Germany, this goes against the Treaty of Versailles. References: Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - Triumph Of Hitler: Nazis March Into The Rhineland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. -
Rape of Nanking
More Info The Japanese Imperial Army marched into the city of Nanking and murdered 300,000+ civilians. References: Onceuponatimeininfinitespace.wordpress.com,. 'Nanking | Onceuponatimeininfinitespace'. N.p., 2011. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. -
Germany Annexes Austria
More Info German troops march into Austria and claim it for the Thrid Reich. References:Crwflags.com,. 'Austria - Federal State, 1934 - 1938'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. -
Hitler Demands the Sudetenland
More Info Hitler demands the Sudetendland. He wants it back as part of Germany. References:Stamp-collecting-world.com,. 'Sudetenland - A Brief History'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
Munich Conference
More Info Italy. France and Britain gave Germany permission to annex the Sudentenland References: : Theblogmocracy.com,. 'What We Can Learn From The Twentieth Century’S Greatest Diplomatic Disaster – The Munich Conference › 2.0: The Blogmocracy'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. -
Kristallnacht
More Info Nazi German's torched synagoges, vandalized Jewish homes and killed close to 100 Jews. References:Aptowitzer, Elana, and Elana Aptowitzer. 'INJUSTICE: 75 Years Since Kristallnacht, Nazis Still Roam Free'. Landmark Report. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
Einstein's Letter to FDR, "The Manhattan Project"
More Info Einstein wrote his letter to FDR so that he was warned about the possibility of atomic bombs, and about keeping it from falling into Germany's hands. References: Popova, Maria. 'Do Scientists Pray? Einstein Answers A Little Girl’S Question About Science Vs. Religion'. Brain Pickings. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. -
Nazi invasion of Poland
More Info This marks the begining of WW2 as the German's bomb Poland from land and air. References:Wwwnc.cdc.gov,. 'Health Information For Travelers To Poland - Traveler View | Travelers' Health | CDC'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
More Info Guarenteed the Nazi's and Soviets would not fight eachother. References:Estonia.usembassy.gov,. 'Speeches And Articles | Embassy Of The United States Tallinn, Estonia'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
Evacuation of Dunkirk
More Info The evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk to England. Hundreds of ships were used including civilian boats. References:Rania.co.uk,. 'Rania - A Dunkirk Little Ship'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
France Surrenders
More Info Hitler released the Blitzkrieg invasion on France. France is cornered at the English channel and abandon Dunkirk. They also abandon Paris and shortly after surrender. References: Oradour.info,. 'The Faveicon For This Website'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
The Tripartite Pact
More Info A Pact signed by Germany, Japan and Italy making them the Axis Powers and allies. Reference: Fold3.com, Tripartite. 'Tripartite Pact.Jpg - Fold3.Com'. Fold3.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
Lend Lease Act
More Info This allowed the U.S. to provide military aid to forgein nations. References:Artworkoriginals.com,. 'Original Artwork: Chris Calle: WWII - U.S. Supports Allies With Lend-Lease Act'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
Operation Barbarossa
More Info The Nazi invasion of Russia. It was the largest military attack of World War Two and was supposed to have awful consequesnces for the Russian people. Reference:Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Operation Barbarossa | European History'. N.p., 2014. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
More Info Hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked Pearl Harbor, near Honolulu, Hawaii. The Japanese bombed it and destroyed 20 American vessels and almost 200 planes. References:Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Pearl Harbor Attack | Japanese-United States History'. N.p., 2014. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. -
The Wannasee Conference and the "Final Solution"
More Info Hitler's second in command called together the 15 top Nazi bureaucrats to discuss the Final solution where they would attempt to exterminate the entire Jewish population. References: Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Wannsee Conference | Germany [1942]'. N.p., 2013. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. -
Bataan Death March
More Info The remaining 75,000 Filipino and American troopers who surrendered were taken prisoner. They were forced to take the 65 mile march to the prison camps. They were treated harshly by the Japanese guards. Thousands perished in the March. References:Listverse,. '10 Cruel Death Marches From Modern History - Listverse'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. -
Doolittle Raid
More Info 16 American B-25 bombers launched for an attack on the Japanese Mainland. Although they did little damage it hurt the Japanse's prestige. They thought the Allies had launched from Midway Island so they gave orders for an attack on Midway, but the Allies had actually launched 650 miles east of Japan.
References:Nationalmuseum.af.mil,. 'Factsheets : Doolittle Raid'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. -
Battle of Midway
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The Battle of Midway,one of the most decisive naval battles of World War two, took place only 6 months after the Pearl Harbor Attack. Thanks to advances in decoding the Allies were able to counteract Japan's ambush on their remaining aircraft carriers. The Allies were able to move into the offensive.
References:Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Battle Of Midway | World War II'. N.p., 2014. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. -
Battle of Britain
More Info This was a significant Allied victory. Germany’s Luftwaffe failed to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force even though this battle went on for months with Germany targeting the air bases, military posts, and the population. References: Raf.mod.uk,. 'RAF - Background To The Battle Of Britainbackground To The Battle Of Britain'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. -
Operation Torch
More Info Operation Torch was the name for the Allied invasion of French North Africa. The point of this invasion was to free North Africa from the Axis powers so the Allies could continue up to Italy. References: Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Operation Torch'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. -
Island Hopping
More Info The Allies wanted to establish a line of island bases, and air control. They wanted to capture certain key islands, one after another, until Japan came within range of American bombers.
References: World War II,. 'Island Hopping'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. -
Battle of Stalingrad
More Info The Soviets successfully defended the city of Stalingrad. Many consider this to be one of the greatest battles of World War two. The Germans wanted Stalingrad so they could launch their missles at Caucasus from a closer range. References: Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Battle Of Stalingrad | World War II'. N.p., 2014. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. -
Operation Overlord or D-Day
More Info D-Day was the Allies successful plan to liberate Western Europe from the German's control. The Allies along landed five beaches along France's Normandy region. References: Historylink101.com,. 'Pictures Of D-Day, Operation Overlord'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. -
Operation Valkyrie
More Info Operation Valkyrie was the attempt of Hitler's Assasination. It was a plan approved by Hitler, which was to be put into place if the communication between Hitler and the High Command in Nazi Germany got cut off as a result of Allied bombing or an uprising. After it failed many were killed. References: Sites.google.com,. 'Operation Valkyrie - The Educational Form Of Russell'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. -
Discovery of Majdanek
More Info The Soveit soldiers who found Majdanek, saw nothing but an abandoned camp. The prisoners had already been moved and the camp itself had been burned, but the gas chambers still remained making it obvious there had been a camp there. References:Holocaust-lestweforget.com,. 'The Holocaust: Lest We Forget - Majdanek Wir Haben Es Nicht Gewusst!'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. -
Battle of the Bulge
More Info This was Hitler's attempt to split the Allies in northwestern Europe. He did so with a surprise blitzkrieg, it caught the Allies off guard, so they fought desperate battles. With them trying to keep their ground secured the Allies line took on an appearance of a bulge, this is how it got it's name. References: Angelfire.com,. 'Battle Of The Bulge Pictures'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. -
The Begining of the Cold War
More Info The Cold War put the communist Soviet Union against the capitalist U.S. and its Western Allies. There was little actual violence, but they still considered the conflict to be severe and threatening. References:Coldwargamer.blogspot.com,. 'Cold War Gamer'. N.p., 2014. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. -
Hitler's Suicide
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Adolf Hitler hid in an air-raid shelter when he realized the Nazi's would lose. He consumed a cyanide capsule, then shot himself with a pistol so he would not be taken prisioner. References: Barclay, Shelly, and Shelly Barclay. 'Operation Myth: The Soviet Union's Investigation Of Adolf Hilter's Death Historic Mysteries'. Historic Mysteries. N.p., 2010. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. -
V-E Day
More Info V-E day marks the day the Allies won the war. References: Www1.toronto.ca,. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. -
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
More Info An Allied pilot dropped a bomb over the city of Hiroshima. It killed 80,000 people, yet thounsands more would die later from the radiation. Three days later they dropped another bomb over the city which was followed with Japan's surrender. References:Atomcentral.com,. 'Hiroshima & Nagasaki Atom Bombs'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. -
V-J Day
More Info This day was a celebration of the surrender of Japan and the end of the war it brought with it. Although Japan surrendered before this day, this was the day it was officially celebrated. References: Munger, Frank, and View . 'Oak Ridge Celebrates V-J Day And More'. Atomic City Underground. N.p., 2010. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. -
Creation of the United Nations
More Info President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued a declaration, which 26 countries signed. They named it the United Nations, it's job was to keep the peace after the war. References: Unmultimedia.org,. 'United Nations Photo: United Nations Monetary And Financial Conference'. N.p., 2015. Web. 19 Feb. 2015. -
The Nuremberg Trials
More Info The trials were held to bring the Nazi criminals to justice. There were 3 trials that were between 1945 and 1949, and they were for the crimes such as crimes against peace and crimes against humanity. References: Jewishvirtuallibrary.org,. 'The Nuremberg Trials | Jewish Virtual Library'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. -
The Japanese War Crime Trials
More Info The International Military Tribunals for the Far East hears the case against 28 Japanese military and government officials accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during World War II. References: Linder, Doug. 'Tokyo War Crimes Trials (1946-48): Bibliography And Selectedlinks'. Law2.umkc.edu. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015.
