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Adolf Hitler
Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany -
Axis Powers Form
An alliance formed between Germany, Italy and Japan. -
Annexes Austria
Germany Annexes Austria -
Munich Agreement
Germany, Italy, Great Britain, and France sign the Munich agreement. (Appeasement) -
Munich Agreement Broken
Germany breaks the Munich agreement and occupies the rest of Czech lands. -
Nazi Soviet Pact
Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Nazi Soviet Pact, dividing Eastern Europe into spheres of influence. -
Invasion of Poland
Germany invades Poland -
Great Britain and France declare war
Honoring their support of Poland, Great Britain and France declare war on Germany. -
Phony War
Phony War -
Kristallnacht
Also known as the "Night of Broken Glass" because of all the broken glass that was left after the Germans destroyed all their shops, hospitals, schools, and homes. They arrested men and also sent Jews to camps. -
Fall of France
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Operation Sea Lion
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Battle of Britain Begins
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Operation Sea Lion called off/End of Battle of Britain
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Wannsee Conference