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The Battle of Britain
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When Japan invaded China
Seeking raw materials to fuel its growing industries, Japan invaded the Chinese province of Manchuria in 1931. -
The Anschluss = Germany taking over Austria)
On March 11–13, 1938, Nazi Germany annexed the neighboring country of Austria (Österreich). -
The fall of France
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Invasion of Poland
invasion of Poland in 1939, and Slovak invasion of Poland. -
The Neutrality Act of 1939
This joint resolution may be cited as the "Neutrality Act of 1939". Approved, November 4, 1939, 12:04 p. m. -
US Oil Embargo on Japan
"On Friday, August 1 1941, The US announces a ban on oil exports to “aggressor countries,” including Japan." -
The attack on Pearl Harbor
Japan launched a suprise attack on the U.S pacific fleet at pearl harbor -
The Bataan Death March
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Invasion of Czechoslovakia
Occupation of Czechoslovakia (1938–1945)