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Hitler's Election
Hitler was elected with his powerful speaking skills and strong power. Germany was in need of a strong ruler, especially one that could recover the Germans' pride. Hitler was the ruler that could do that for them. This event is a turning point because Hitler now has power as a ruler, and though Hitler didn't have full power at this point, the election of Hitler brought on the following events. URL: http://historysshadow.wordpress.com/tag/bankers/ -
Reichstag Fire
The Reichstag fire was an attack on a building in Berlin, and it provided Hitler with a reason to start killing people that he believed were enemies because the fire was blamed on Communists. The Enabling Act that was created also gave Hitler more power. This event is a turning point because it gave Hitler more power URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reichstag_fire -
Remilitarization of the Rhineland
The remilitarization of the Rhineland was an event where Hitler openly went against the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations didn't do anything against Hitler. Not only did this event bring more control for Hitler over Germany and bring Germany more pride, this increased Hitler's want of other countries. This event is a turning point because Hitler now knows that he could openly defy the League of Nations, and Hitler's power increased as well. URL: http://ww2-timeline.tripod.com/id13 -
Start of World War II
Hitler invades Poland. Two days later in return, Britain and France wants war against Germany. This event is a turning point because it's finally the start of World War II, which brought destruction to many countries involved in the war. URL: http://boylehist9.phoenix.wikispaces.net/Unit+7++World+War+II -
Blitzkrieg
Germany takes over most of western Europe. Germany uses a war tactic called blitzkrieg, which means lightning war. Germany was able to take over the Netherlands, Belgium, and northern France. This event occurred between May 10th, 1940 to June 22nd, 1940. This was a turning point because it shows Germany's progress in the war. Germany was very successful at this point of time in the war. URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blitzkrieg -
D-Day
D-Day was day that was of great significance to the Allies. The Allies created secret plans to attack the German military. The weather and the situation made it highly unlikely for the Allies to attack the Germans that day, so the Germans were unaware of any plans by the Allies. This event is a turning point because it was the day where the Allies finally started winning the war, and the winning streak continued until the end of the war. URL: http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/his1005spring2011/ -
Hitler's Death
Just before World War II ended, Adolf Hitler commits suicide as he knows Germany has lost the war. This event is a turning point because Germany has no leader anymore. This means that the end of World War II is near now that Germany is leaderless. URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Adolf_Hitler -
Germany's Surrender
The lack of Hitler's rule had a big effect on Germany. Without Hitler, Germany finally surrenders. This is a turning point because this event signifies the closing of World War II after the great destruction caused by World War II. URL: http://www.curbsideclassic.com/automotive-histories/automotive-history-celebrating-v-j-day-when-cars-came-home-from-the-war/
