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1914
World War one starts. America, France, Italy, Australia, Ottoman Empire, Austria, Hungary, united Kingdom, German Empire, New Zealand, Russian Empire, Portugal, Empire of Japan, Kingdom of Italy, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, French Third Republic, Qing Dynasty, Kingdon of Romania, Kingdom of Bulgaria and the Kingdom of Greece. In the image, it shows allied troops in their trench, hidding from the bombs, and protecting their heads from gunshots, and shells. -
Gallipoli
Allied forces land on Gallipoli, landing at Anzac Cove and Cape Helles. The image is of Allied preparations for a landing in Gallipoli -
Anzac Cove
Troops withdraw from Anzac Cove The image shows a photo of Anzac Cove during WWI -
Surrender
Germany's Hochseeflotte surrendered to the United Kingdom. In the image it shows Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel signing the definitive act of surrender for the German military in Berlin. -
The treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles (French: Traité de Versailles) was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I. It ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers. It was signed on 28 June 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. In the image, it shows the Treaty of Versailles Cover of the English version -
Banquet in Honour
A Banquet in Honour of The President of the French Republic was hosted by King George V and held at Buckingham Palace during the evening hours of November 10. The very first Armistice Day was held on the Grounds of Buckingham Palace on the Morning of November 11. This would set the trend for a day of Remembrance or Remembrance Day for decades to come. In the image, it shows King George V in 1923 -
Offical ending of WW1
First meeting of the League of Nations held in London. Official end of World War I. In the image it shows: The announcing of the armistice -
Russian Civil War
The Bolsheviks win the Russian Civil War. Treaty of Kars between Bolshevik Russia and Turkey. In the image it show a photo taken from the Russian Civil War, as Russian soilders line up and march. -
Mussolini
Italian dictator Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) rose to power in the wake of World War I as a leading proponent of Facism. Originally a revolutionary Socialist, he forged the paramilitary Fascist movement in 1919 and became prime minister in 1922. The image shows Italian fascist dictator Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini as he sees himself as heir to the Caesars. -
The Beer Hall Putsch, also known as the Munich Putsch
Hitler and his associates planned to seize Munich and later to use Munich as a base for a march against Germany's Weimar Republic government The image shows the defendants in the Beer Hall Putsch trial. From left to right: Pernet, Weber, Frick, Kiebel, Ludendorff, Hitler, Bruckner, Röhm, and Wagner. -
German federal election
The Nazis win only 3 per cent of votes in the German elections. In the image it shows a photo taken at the German elections in 1924. -
Australia's Great Depression
The Great Depression (1929–32) was a time of extreme hardship for people in Australia. Even before the devastating stock market crash on Wall Street (the centre of stock market trading in New York, United States of America), unemployment in Australia was already at ten per cent. In the image it shows a photo of a desperate man looking for work during the Great Depression. -
Japan invades China
The Japanese invasion of Manchuria began on September 18, 1931, when the Kwantung Army of the Empire of Japan invaded Manchuria immediately following the Mukden Incident. The Japanese established a puppet state called Manchukuo, and their occupation lasted until the end of World War II. In the image it shows Japanes or Chinese soilders either going or coming bacl from war, or a great battle. -
Melbourne Agreement
Under the Melbourne Agreement, Australian governments agree to cut spending. In the image it shows an article on the Socialist Alternative Adelaide's photo. -
The Great depression
Uneployment reacges its peak in the worst year of the Depression. In this image it shows a riot happening about the lack uneployment. -
Hitler and the Nazis gain power
In January 1933 Hitler was appointed chancellor, the head of the German government, and many Germans believed that they had found a savior for their nation. Around the same time, Germany and Japan leave the League of Nations. In the image it shows Hitler in power while everyone salutes him. -
Italy invades Abyssina (Ethiopia)
In December 1934, Mussolini accused the Abyssinians of aggression at an oasis called Wal Wal. He ordered Italian troops stationed in Somaliland and Eritrea to attack Abyssinia. Large quantities of ammunition and supplies had been stockpiled there. In October 1935, the Italian army invaded Abyssinia. In the image, it shows a poster of the Italian invasion of Abyssina. -
The Spanish Civil War (start)
The Start of Spanish Civil War, the following countries participated: United States of America, Soviet Union, Mexico, Nazi Germany, Portugal, Kingdom of Italy. In the image, it shows solders being awardered for their bravness before or after going to war. Crowds gather in the streets to award the solders. -
League of Nations
Italy leaves the Leaugue of Nations In the image, it shows a picture of the world, and everyone who is part of the League of Nations. -
End of Spanish Civil War
Ending of the Spanish Civil War. This picture shows you the time period of the Spanish Civil War and the soldiers getting ready to attack. -
World War 2
In the image it shows American solders holding up their flag. -
World War 2
Germany invades Poland and World War II begins. The following countries perticipated in WW2: Unites States of America, Soviet Union, China, Nazi Germany, France, Poland, Australia, United Kingdom, Greece, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Netherlands, Hungary, Norway, Finland, Thailand, Romania, Belgium, New Zealand, Croatia, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Taiwan, Empire of Japan, Czechoslovakia, South Africa, Slovakia, Independant State of Croatia and Kingdom of italy. -
Britain and France Declare War
Britain and France declare war on Germany honoring their commitment to Poland.President Franklin D. Roosevelt invokes the Neutrality Act but notes, "Even a neutral cannot be asked to close his mind or his conscience." In the image it shows a newspaper article on Britains decision to go to War against Germany for Poland. -
Hitler Seizes Low Countries
Adolf Hitler takes neutral Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Holland, and Luxembourg. After Hitler seized all low countries, the towns and cities where left just like how Austria or Czechoslovakia look in the photo. -
Fleet Moved to Pearl Harbor
President Franklin D. Roosevelt moves the United States Pacific Fleet base from San Diego, California to Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. In the image it shows Americas military Fleet at Pearl Harbor approximately one month prior to the attack. -
France Surrenders
Range end Hitler moves, France, crushed, surrenders to Germany and signs an armistice. Great Britain now stands alone against the Axis powers. In the image it shows the French surrendering at Compienge -
Japan Joins Axis
Responding to the embargoes imposed by the United States, Japan joins the German-Italian coalition. Image shows a front page article about the Japanese joining the AXIS. -
Japanese Decide to Attack
The Japanese government decides to attack Pearl Harbor if negotiations with the United States fail. In the image it shows the Japanese getting ready to attack Pearl Harbor. -
Pearl Harbor
Japanese fighter planes attack the American base at Pearl Harbor destroying U.S. aircraft and naval vessels, and killing 2,355 U.S. servicemen and 68 civilians. In the image, it shows the after affect on Pearl Harbor caused by the Japanese. -
US at War
Germany and Italy, Japan's axis partners, declare war on the United States. The United States declares war on Germany, Italy, and Japan. The iamge shows a newspaper artcle on USA's decision to go to War, after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor -
Mussolini Dies
Italian insurgents capture Mussolini, murder him, and mutilate his body. In the image, it shows Mussolini's cross, and his memoral. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
Adolf Hitler commits suicide in Berlin. In the image everyone is rejoicing that Hitler has committed suicide. Not only do these people rejoice, but the whoe world does. -
Germany Surrenders
The German army signs an unconditional surrender. In the image it shows a front page article of Nazis Germany quitting the war. However WWII isnt over yet. -
May 1945
May 1945
Demobilization Begins Demobilization of the American army begins. Atomic Bomb Tested An atomic bomb is successfully detonated in the New Mexico desert. In the photo it shows the memoral of the first Trinity site where the worlds first nuclear weapon was exploded, -
Hiroshima
The United States drops an atomic bomb—the first to be used in warfare—on Hiroshima, killing 75,000 people instantly, and injuring more than 100,000. In this image it shows you the before and after effect the nuclear bomb had on Hiroshima. -
Nagasaki
A second atomic bomb is dropped in Nagasaki. Here is another before and after image of the effects the second nuclear bomb had on Nagasaki. -
Tokyo Petitions for Peace
Tokyo asks for peace on the condition that Emperor Hirohito will retain his throne. The Allies accept. In this photo, it shows a magazine article of Japans petition for peace. -
World War II Ends
A formal surrender ceremony is conducted in Tokyo Bay on the U.S. battleship Missouri. World War II officially ends. In this image it shows hundreds of newspapers thrpwn inot a pile all saying The War Had Ended, Japan Surrenders, or Atomic bombs ends War. -
To this Day
Though both wars are over, and most of the World is at peace, there are many who still mourn over the two wars, and wish for loved ones back. Some popele are still suffering from the effects of the war, like the solders. But I am thankful for those men who fought in the Wars, and kept Australia a free country. I'm also thankful for their bravery, and effort during both wars. The image shows the Melbourne War Memorial
