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The Anschluss
Anschluss, German: “Union”, political union of Austria with Germany, achieved through annexation by Adolf Hitler. -
The Invasion of Poland
The invasion of Poland marked the beginning of World War II. German troops invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, triggering World War II. In response to German aggression, Great Britain and France declared war on Nazi Germany. -
The Entry of Australia
Prime Minister Robert Gordon Menzies announced the beginning of Australia's involvement in the Second World War on every national and commercial radio station in Australia. -
The Entry of Japan
Prime Minister Robert Gordon Menzies announced the beginning of Australia's involvement in the Second World War on every national and commercial radio station in Australia. -
The Entry of the United States
The neutral USA entered World War II only after many months of argument in Congress and among the general public, and only when a Japanese fleet launched a big surprise air raid against its Pacific naval base at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii on 7 December 1941. -
First Bombing of Darwin
Often called 'Australia's Pearl Harbour', the bombing of Darwin by aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Killing more than 230 people and destroying ships, buildings and infrastructure. -
Japanese Submarine Attack on Sydney Harbour
Three Japanese midget submarines attacked Sydney Harbour. They were launched from a group of five larger submarines waiting off the Heads.