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Mussolini takes over Italy's Government
Description:
Otherwise known as the March on Rome. The prime minister wanted Mussolinis army squashed before he took over. They failed. References:
History in an Hour,. 'The March On Rome'. N.p., 2010. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
Telegraph.co.uk,. 'Benito Mussolini Speeches Become Apple Itunes Hit - Telegraph'. N.p., 2010. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Beer Hall Putsch
Description:
Otherwise known as the Munich Putsch. It was Hitlers attempt to overthrow the Weimar government. References:
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'The Beer Hall Putsch Of 1923'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015
Historyonthenet.com,. 'Nazi Germany - Munich Beer Hall Putsch'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More info -
Kellogg-Briand Pact
Description:
It was an agreement to outlaw war. It was signed on August 27, 1928. It was also called the Pact of Paris because it was signed there. References:
History.state.gov,. 'The Kellogg-Briand Pact, 1928 - 1921–1936 - Milestones - Office Of The Historian'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Kellogg-Briand Pact | France-United States [1928]'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
U.S. Stock Market Crash
Description:
It was also called Black Tuesday. Billions of dollars were lost on this day. Thousands of investors were out of business. American industries went down.
References:
Crash, 1929. 'Stock Market Crash Of 1929 - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
Dcclothesline.com,. 'The Reckoning: “All Evidence Points To US Economic Failure In 2014″ -'. N.p., 2014. Web. 17 Feb. 2015.
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Japan invades Manchuria
Description:
Japan needed new resources of raw materials such as oil, coal, aluminum and iron. This is why Japan decided to invade Manchuria and annexxed it. That was right before Japan left the League of Nations. References:
History.com,. 'Soviets Declare War On Japan; Invade Manchuria — History.Com This Day In History — 8/8/1945'. N.p., 1974. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Hitler becomes Germany's Chancellor
Description:
Hitler became Chancellor of Germany under President Paul von Hindenburg. The people thought he would be a great leader
Refernces:
History.com,. 'Adolf Hitler Is Named Chancellor Of Germany — History.Com This Day In History — 1/30/1933'. N.p., 1948. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
Educationforum.co.uk,. 'From Chancellor To Fuhrer: Hitler's Rise To Power'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015.
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Japan withdraws from the League of Nations
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After Japan invaded Manchuria, China gets all mad and wants them kicked out. Due to all the fussing Japan leaves as well as Germany. References:
Editor: Soren Swigart, author: Philip J Strollo. 'League Of Nations Timeline'. Worldatwar.net. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
5rmrds.blogspot.com,. '5RM Class Blog: May 2012'. N.p., 2012. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Nazi's reach a political majority in Germany
Description:
Ever since Hitler became Chancellor he grew more politically loved by the people and he evantually grew an army of Nazi's.
References:
Holocaust-education.dk,. 'The Danish Center For Holocaust And Genocide Studies'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
Rare Historical Photos,. 'Color Photos From Pre-War Nazi Germany'. N.p., 2014. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
First Anti-Semitic Law is passed in Germany
Description:
Otherwise known as Anti-Jewish Laws. Hitler for some reason didn't like Jews so he made laws of stuff they couldn't do that people who weren't Jewish could. References:
The Holocaust,. 'Anti-Jewish Laws'. N.p., 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
U-s-history.com,. 'The Holocaust'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
The night of the long knives (Rohm Purge)
Description:
This was a very brutal night where Hitler told his Nazi's to kill anyone that he thought was considered an enemy. References:
Totallyhistory.com,. 'Night Of The Long Knives (June 30 – July 2, 1934) Summary & Facts'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
Alpha History: Nazi Germany,. 'The Night Of The Long Knives'. N.p., 2012. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Hitler openly announces to his cabinet he will defy the Treaty of Versailles
Description:
Hitler tells his fellow cabinet members that he doesn't care what the Treaty of Versailles says and he will not listen to it. References:
Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - Triumph Of Hitler: Nazis March Into The Rhineland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
Firstworldwarhiddenhistory.wordpress.com,. 'France | First World War Hidden History'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Creation of the Nuremberg Laws
Description:
This is the law that makes Jews lose their citizenship and makes them subjects of the state. References:
History.com,. 'Nuremberg Race Laws Imposed — History.Com This Day In History — 9/15/1935'. N.p., 1978. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
Jewishvirtuallibrary.org,. 'Background & Overview Of The Nuremberg Laws | Jewish Virtual Library'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Italy invades Ethiopia
Descriptions:
An Armed conflict that ended as Ethiopia in Italy's rule. Sometimes beleived for the beginning of World War 2. This war showed the League of Nations didn't always make the right desicions. References:
Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Italo-Ethiopian War | 1935-1936'. N.p., 2014. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Historycentral.com,. 'Italy Invades Ethiopia'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Hitler militarizes the Rhineland
Description:
Hitler breaks the Treaty of Versailles by going into the Rhineland which is a demilitarized zone. References:
History.com,. 'Hitler Reoccupies The Rhineland — History.Com This Day In History — 3/7/1936'. N.p., 1876. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Histclo.com,. 'World War II Early German Actions Remilitarizing The Rhineland Remilitarization Of The Rhineland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More info -
Rape of Nanking
Description:
It was called the Rape of Nanking because the Japanease raped 20,000 women. This was in the town of Nanking. They killed the men but raped the women and young girls. References:
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Germany Annexes Austria
Description:
Marched into Austria as part of theThrid Reich. References:
History.com,. 'Germany Annexes Austria — History.Com This Day In History — 3/12/1938'. N.p., 1933. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Third Reich | Historical Empire, Europe'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Hitler demands the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia
Description:
Hitler and the leader of Czechoslavakia made an agreement to give Hitler 50% of Czech but instead Hitler wants it all. References:
Bbc.co.uk,. 'BBC - GCSE Bitesize: The Story Of The Sudetenland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
BBC News,. 'Crimea Seen As 'Hitler-Style' Grab'. N.p., 2014. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Munich Confernece
Description:
The Big Three sign the Munich Pact which has the descision of Czech which would be giving it to Germany. References:
History.com,. 'Hitler Appeased At Munich — History.Com This Day In History — 9/30/1938'. N.p., 1954. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Alternative History,. 'Munich Conference (Munich Goes Sour)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Kristallnacht
Description:
It was the burning of Synagogues. Also called the Night of the Broken glass. References:
HISTORY.com,. 'Kristallnacht - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Aptowitzer, Elana, and Elana Aptowitzer. 'INJUSTICE: 75 Years Since Kristallnacht, Nazis Still Roam Free'. Landmark Report. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
Description:
A secret agreement in which germans and Soviets would divide up Eastern Europe. Made shortly after the war started. References:
HISTORY.com,. 'German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
UpNorth,. 'Midnight In The New Century: 75 Years After The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact - Upnorth'. N.p., 2014. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Nazi invasion of Poland
Description:
German troops bombed Polish airfields and their war boats attacked naval forces in the Balitic Sea. Hitler says they were just using a defensive action but Britain and France don't beleive it. References:
History.com,. 'Germans Invade Poland — History.Com This Day In History — 9/1/1939'. N.p., 1864. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Ushmm.org,. 'Invasion Of Poland, Fall 1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Einstein's letter to FDR, "The Manhattan Project"
Description:
This was the letter about making the atomic bomb. In his letter Albert Einstein explained what it was and how we as a nation could use it. References:
Atomicarchive.com,. 'Introduction | The Manhattan Project: Making The Atomic Bomb | History Of The Atomic Age | Atomicarchive.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Deism.com,. 'Albert Einstein And Religion'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Evacuation of Dunkirk
Description:
Britain evacutes Dunkirk because the Germans and the British were at war 50 miles away. References:
History.com,. 'British Evacuation Of Dunkirk Turns Savage As Germans Commit Atrocity — History.Com This Day In History — 5/27/1940'. N.p., 1941. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Rania.co.uk,. 'Rania - A Dunkirk Little Ship'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
France surrenders
Description:
With Paris fallen they make announcement to keep fighting for their country but they eventually surrender to the Germans. References:
History.com,. 'France To Surrender — History.Com This Day In History — 6/17/1940'. N.p., 1885. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Uncyclopedia,. 'France Surrenders'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Battle of Britain
Description:
German and British air forces clashed in the sky. It was over the United Kingdom. Sustained largest bombing campaign to that date. It was a significant turning point in the World War 2. References:
HISTORY.com,. 'Battle Of Britain - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Raf.mod.uk,. 'RAF - The Battle Of Britain'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
The Tripartite Pact
Description:
This is the day that the Axis powers are formed. Those countries were Germany, Italy, and Japan. They became allies when they signed the pact. References:
History.com,. 'The Tripartite Pact Is Signed By Germany, Italy, And Japan — History.Com This Day In History — 9/27/1940'. N.p., 1779. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
The Apricity Forum: A European Cultural Community,. 'The Tripartite Pact'. N.p., 2012. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. -
Lend Lease Act
Description:
U.S. congress passes legislation to acid war-torn Allies. Countries around the world were loaning money from us. The total amount of money loaned was $48,601,365,000 billion! References:
HISTORY.com,. 'Lend-Lease Act - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Iipdigital.usembassy.gov,. 'Lend-Lease: Facts And Numbers | IIP Digital'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Operation Barbarossa
Description:
This was Hitler's biggest mistake. This operation led to the Battle of Stalingrad. It was a 3 way attack. This was a turning point. References:
Stalingrad, Battle. 'Operation Barbarossa - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
1941, Operation. 'Operation Barbarossa - June 10Th 1941 - WAR HISTORY ONLINE'. WAR HISTORY ONLINE. N.p., 2013. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Description:
This bombing was a surprise attack. Hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked this American Naval Base. It only lasted 2 hours, but those 2 hours were very devastating. Destroyed 20 American naval vessels. References:
Harbor, Attack. 'Pearl Harbor - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Apfn.org,. 'THE PEARL HARBOR DECEPTION'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Creation of the United Nations
Descriptions:
Franklin D Roosevelt and Winston Churchill issued a declaration. It was signed by representatives of 26 countries. References:
History.com,. 'United Nations Created — History.Com This Day In History — 1/1/1942'. N.p., 1959. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Jeremy R. Hammond, Voltaire Network. 'The Myth Of The U.N. Creation Of Israel, By Jeremy R. Hammond'. Voltaire Network. N.p., 2011. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
The Wannsee Conference and the "Final Solution"
Descriptions:
The conference was held at Wannsee. The decisions that were taken are what led to the Holocaust. They were setting up the death camps to work Europe's Jews. References:
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'The Wannsee Conference'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Wannsee Conference | Germany [1942]'. N.p., 2013. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Bataan Death March
Description:
The U.S. surrender on the Bataan Peninsula, main Philippine island of Luzon, to the Japanese. Approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops were forced to make a 65 mile march to prison camps. Many died. References:
HISTORY.com,. 'Bataan Death March - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Olive-drab.com,. '1942: Bataan Death March'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Doolittle Raid
Description:
16 American B-25 bombers launched from an aircraft 650 miles east of Japan. They were commanded to attack the Japanese mainland. References:
History.com,. 'Doolittle Leads Air Raid On Tokyo — History.Com This Day In History — 4/18/1942'. N.p., 1906. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Nationalmuseum.af.mil,. 'Factsheets : Doolittle Raid'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Battle of Midway
Description:
Considered one of the most decisive battles of World War 2. This battle destroyed Japan's naval strength. The Americans destroyed 4 of Japan's aircraft carriers. Japan's navy never recovered from this battle. References:
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Battle Of Midway'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
HISTORY.com,. 'Battle Of Midway - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Battle of Stalingrad
Description:
A successful Soviet defense. The Russians believe that that was the greatest battle of Great Patriotic War. Stopped German advance into the Soviet Union. References:
Stalingrad, Battle. 'Battle Of Stalingrad - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Jewishvirtuallibrary.org,. 'The Battle Of Stalingrad | Jewish Virtual Library'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Operation Torch
Description:
Name given to Allied invasion of French North Africa. The first time that the British and Americans had allied. References:
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Operation Torch'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Kids.britannica.com,. 'Torch, Operation: American Troops Land Near Algiers --�Kids Encyclopedia | Children's Homework Help | Kids Online Dictionary | Britannica'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Island Hopping
Description:
Tried to pass Japanese strongholds. The Americans would seize islands that were not well defended but were close to Japan. This is how they attacked. References:
Historyofwar.org,. 'Battle Of Buna, 19 November 1942-2 January 1943'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Herndonapush.wikispaces.com,. 'HERNDONAPUSH - Island Hopping'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Operation Overload and D Day
Descriptions:
Otherwise known as the Battle of Normandy. It lasted 2 months. Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany's control. 156,000 American, British, and Canadian froces landed on 5 beaches of France's Normandy region. References:
HISTORY.com,. 'D-Day - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Pat Dollard,. 'Hero D-Day Vet Refuses To Meet With Obama'. N.p., 2014. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Operation Valkyrie
Description:
Most associated with the attempted assassination of Hitler. Hitler approved this plan in case there was an prising in the Nazis and he needed to be gone. References:
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Operation Valkyrie'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Sites.google.com,. 'Operation Valkyrie - The Educational Form Of Russell'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Discovery of Majdanek
Description:
They were concentration camps. This was the first of many liberated by the Allies. Mostly men survive.
References:
Scrapbookpages.com,. 'The Liberation Of Majdanek Concentration Camp By Soviet Troops July 23, 1944'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Mail Online,. 'Fury At Plan For New Crematorium Next To The Gas Chambers And Ovens Of Nazi Death Camp Where 80,000 Died'. N.p., 2012. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Battle of the Bulge
Description:
Hitler's attempt to split the Allied armies by a surprise blitzkreig trust. Americans fought desperate battles. Allied line took on the appearence of a large bulge. References:
Bulge, Battle. 'Battle Of The Bulge - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Angelfire.com,. 'Battle Of The Bulge Pictures'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Hitler's Suicide
Description:
Hitler was 55 feet under his headquarters in a shelter with 18 small rooms. Him and his wife were in a room and deicided to eat some poison and then shot themselves in the head. They also killed their dog.
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V-E Day
Description:
V-E stands for victory in Europe. Both Great Britain and the U.S. celebrate because of the defeat of the Nazis. Cities in Westrern Europe put out flags and banners in honor of this day. References:
History.com,. 'V-E Day Is Celebrated In America And Britain'. N.p., 1945. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Zer0.org,. 'New York City, May 8 1945'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Description:
Americans dropped the frist atomic bomb on these 2 cities in Japan. The explosion wiped out 90% of the city and killed 80,000 people immediately. References:
HISTORY.com,. 'Bombing Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
English.illinois.edu,. 'A Photo-Essay On The Bombing Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
V-J Day
Description:
V-J stood for victory over Japan. Japan surrendered to the Allies ending World War ll. Many American families were overjoyed to know that World War ll was now over. References:
HISTORY.com,. 'V-J Day - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Carter, Jeff. '65 Years Ago, August 14; V-J Day'. Points and Figures. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
The Nuremberg Trials
Description:
This trial was held to bring Nazi war criminals to justice. These were a series of 13 trials carried out in Nuremberg, Germany. References:
HISTORY.com,. 'Nuremberg Trials - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Worldwithoutgenocide.org,. 'Nuremburg Trials « World Without Genocide - Working To Create A World Without Genocide'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
The Japanese War Crime Trials
Descriptions:
Held in Tokyo, Japan. This trial had 28 Japanese military officials accused of war crimes. References:
History.com,. 'Japanese War Crimes Trial Begins — History.Com This Day In History — 5/3/1946'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
WW2DB,. '[Photo] Accused Japanese War Criminals On Trial At The Supreme Court Of Singapore, 21 Jan 1946, Photo 2 Of 3'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info -
The beginning of the Cold War
Description:
The world was recovering from World War ll when they decided to have another war because the Allies and the Soviet Union had a great distrust for each other. The Allies were concerned with the spread of communism around the world. References:
Google.com,. 'Google'. N.p., 2015. Web. 13 Feb. 2015.
Mastromaurowh.wikispaces.com,. 'Mastromaurowh - Cold War'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. More Info
