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Germany Signs Treaty of Versailles
On this day, Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles which officially ended their involvement in World War I. -
The Great Depression Hits Germany
The Wall Street stock exchange collapsed which impacted Germany as they were built on their loans. Millions lost their jobs, houses and had nothing to eat. -
Hitler Becomes Chancellor
On this day, Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany which allows him to gain a lot of power. -
The Start of World War II
On this day, Germany declares war by invading Poland. -
Germany Conquers Other Countries in Europe
The Nazi's invade Denmark and Norway. -
Germany Conquers Even More Countries
The Nazi's invade the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France. -
Winston Churchill Becomes Prime Minister of Britain
Winston Churchill was a very important person in World War II as he helped create peace by working with the United States of America and the USSR to defeat the Nazi's. -
Italy Declares War on Britain & France
Benito Mussolini wanted to expand his empire so, he declared war on France because they were already weak due to the Nazi's attack earlier in the war and he thought that Britain would be weak over all. -
France and Germany Sign An Armistice
France and Germany sign an armistice to agree on that they would stop fighting each other. -
The Beginning of Mass Murder
This began the mass murders of Jews in World War II. Jews got sent to death, labor and concentration camps to get experiment, starved, worked and tortured to death. -
Jews Have to Wear Jewish Stars
The Nazi's ordered Jews to wear yellow Jewish stars to indicate to the Nazi's and the population that they are Jewish and it is easier for them to be recognized. -
First Use of Gas Chambers
Gas chambers were used to kill many people without having evidence that they killed people. -
Hitler Has Complete Control On German Army
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Declaration of United Nations SIgned
26 Allied countries have signed the United Nations. -
The Battle of Stalingrad
Germany invades the city of Stalingrad in USSR which becomes a turning point in World War II. -
Hitler's First Big Defeat
The Nazi's surrender from Stalingrad as the USSR defeated the German army in the battle. -
D-Day
The Allied Powers invade western Europe in the largest attack in history. -
Last Use of Gas Chambers
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Battle of the Bulge
America and Germany fought against each other in the Ardennes mountains. This battle was very important for Germany to win it because the Allied Powers were attacking Germany from all sides. However, the Allied Powers won causing World War II to come to an end. -
USSR Liberates Auschwitz
The USSR sets the death camp free creating many Jews to get freedom their back. -
Hitler Commits Suicide
The Nazi leader commits suicide when World War II comes to an end. -
VE Day
Victory Day in Europe. -
Allied Power Move to Berlin
American, British, and French troops move into Berlin. -
The End of World War II
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Nuremberg War Crimes Trial
They were trials that prosecuted any member that participated in any war crime or the Holocaust. 12 prominent Nazis were sentenced to death.
