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The Invasion of Manchuria
Japan invades Manchuria.Japan's actions were the first to ignite World War 2 when they invaded Manchuria. -
The Invasion of Ethiopia
They wanted to build a glorious Italian Empire. The League of Nations merely condemned the attack. -
The Invasion of Rhineland
It help strengthen Hitler's power. Hitler began a program of military and territorial expansion. -
Rome-Berlin Axis
There was an Alliance between Germany and Italy. There was an expectation for there alliance which was they had to become the axis around which Europe would rotate. Germany+Italy+Japan=Axis Powers -
Spanish Civil War
Hitler and Mussolini sent weapons and troops to help Franco in Spain. Hitler wanted to test out his troops and military tactics. -
Annexation of Austria
Germany needed more lebensraum, which means he needed more living space. The reason why Hitler wanted Austria is because he was born in Austria. -
Sudetenland
Hitler wanted to take over this area because it was inhabited by about 3 million German-speaking people. -
The Munich Agreement
Germany, Italy, Great Britain, and France sign the Munich Agreement. It forces the Czechoslovak Republic to cede the Sudetenland. -
The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
They all agreed privately to divide Eastern Europe. Hitler wanted to avoid a two-front war and Stalin needed time to rebuild his military, so that worked out perfectly. -
The Invasion of Poland
Britain and France declared war on Germany.
Blitzkrieg: "lightning war," or sudden, massive attack.