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Germany Gets Desprite
Following the loss of World War 1, Germany fell into a financial crisis. Then, in the 1930's, the world was hit by an economic depression. People became desprite for a leader who would bring change. -
President Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler becomes elected president of Germany. He promises to bring change to the country. -
The Nazi-Soviet-Nonagressive Pact
In order to keep peace between the two contries, Germany and the Soviet-Union signed a pact. This pact insured that neither side could attack the other. This kept Hilter from dealing with a two-front war. -
German Invades Poland
Adolf signed a nonagressive pact with Poland in the previous years. However, the need for power took over as the german invaded Poland. From East Prussia and Germany in the north and Silesia and Slovakia in the south, German units, broke through Polish defenses along the border. The Polish army was defeated within weeks of the start of the war, Some say this is what officaly sparked the war, -
Gaining a few Enimies
Birtain and France declare war on Germany. -
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Jewish Live just Got Inetesting
As part of the "Final Solution", More than thousands of Jews were taken from ermany and sent to Jewish "reservations". -
Invasion of FBN
Germany invades France, Belgium and the Netherlands. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
That morning, the Japanese launched a suprise attcack on Pear Harbor, Hawii. After two hours of bombing, more than 2,400 Americans were killed and 21 ships were distroyed or damaged. This attack was a result of failed negotiation between the U.S and Japan. -
Operation Torch
American commanders agreed to launch and attack on northwest Africa. The goal being to clear the continent of Axis troops. It was also hoped that former member of the Allies, France, would not fire on British and American forces. The three main landings were take place at Casablanca, Oran, and Algiers. The battles lasted through spring until the Allies drove the Axis from North Africa. -
Germany Surrenders