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Invasion of Manchuria
The Japanese invaded Manchuria to expand their territory. The League of Nations were contacted for help but were only able to put economic sanctions of Japan. It lasted until February 27, 1932 -
Hitler becomes Chancellor
Hitler rose to power because he promised German people that he would fix their economy. At the time no one knew his plans and thoughts on the Jews. -
Invasion of Ethiopia
The Axis Power of Italy invaded Ethiopia. Mussolini invaded in order to "restore the glory of Rome". -
Munich Conference
The Munich Conference took place in order to limit possibilities of a war breaking out. This is also known as the "Munich Betrayal" -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht was a night of terror enforced on people of Jewish religion. Before this a German official was killed by "Jewish" people -
Non-Aggression Pact
This was an agreement between Germany and Russia that stated they wouldn't invade each other. This gave Russia an advantage in other countries. -
Invasion of Poland
The invasion of Poland was carried out by the Nazi's. This event caused WWII. -
Invasion of France
The Nazi's invaded France marked the official Fall of France. French army had no choice but to surrender, retreat, and let it take place. -
Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was a series of Air-Raid attacks by the German Air Force. This in return did not work for the Germans as the British Royal Air Force shot down many of the bombers. -
Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a series of suicide attacks and bombings by the Japanese which destroyed the U.S. naval fleet. -
Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was a series of attacks by the Germans on the Communists. Joseph Stalin was determined to not lose that front as it was very inmportant. -
Normandy Invasion
The Normandy Invasion was also known as D-Day. This was multiple offensive attacks on the beaches which had very many fatalities. -
V-E Day
V-E Day is the day the war was declared over in Europe. The war with Japan was sadly still taking place. -
Atomic Bombings of Japan
The bombings in Japan took place in order to strike fear in Japan. This caused Japan to surrender. -
V-J Day
The day the war officially ended. Japan surrenders.
