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Hitler seizes control of German army
On 30 January 1933, Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany by the President of the Weimar Republic, Paul von Hindenburg. The Nazi Party began to eliminate all political opposition and consolidate their power. Upon the death of Hindenburg on 2 August 1934, Hitler became dictator of Germany when the powers and offices of the Chancellery and Presidency were merged. A national referendum held 19 August 1934 confirmed Hitler as sole leader of Germany. All power was centralised in Hitler' -
Nazi Germany invades Austria (Anschluss)
By 1938, Hitler felt strong enough to plan a union or Anschluss with Austria. This was part of his aim to unite all German-speaking people in one country. It was forbidden by the Treaty of Versailles so Hitler had to plan very carefully. -
Anschluss
Hitler combines Austria and Germany in a uninon that he called "Greater Germany". -
Benito Mussolini cancels civil rights of Italian Jews
Mussolini takes away civil rights to the Jews in Italy. -
Hitler issues ultimatum to Czech government, demanding Sudenten Land
Hitler demands the Sudenten Land. -
Hitler proclaims to German parliament to exterminate all European Jews
Hitler proclaims to German parliament to exterminate all European Jews -
Uranium atom 1st split, Columbia University
The breakthroughs led to the secretive race for the atom bomb in World War II and, afterward, to Pupin Hall’s designation as a national historic landmark. -
France and Britain declare war on Germany
Hitler violates treaty of versailles so France and Britain declare war. -
Germany invades France
Germany wanted to take out France quickly so there was less opposition and so that Britain would have a more difficult time getting to mainland Europe. -
Operation Barbarossa
Codename for Germany's planned invasion of the Soviet Union. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan attacks the US Navy docking in Pearl Harbor to ,hopefully, prevent the US from entering the war. -
Battle of Midway
US destroys 4 Japanese Navy aircraft carriers pulling Japans defenses back. -
Stalingrad
A major battle between the Axis Powers and the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union fought to keep the city of Stalingrad out of Axis hands. This was the first battle in which Snipers played an important factor. -
Stalingrad ends
German troops are forced to surrender to the Red Army. Russian snipers (mostly all were young teens)played a pivitol role by taking out German officers. -
D Day
Britain,U.S, and Canada, after months of planning and training, storm the beaches of Normandy. Meanwhile U.S paratroopers were dropped behind the German forces in order to cut off German reinforcements. -
Battle of the Bulge
The last major offensive move of Germany. It took place in the forested region of France and Belgium. -
Death of Adolf Hitler
After Hitlers death in Berlin, Germany the germany army lost their motivation to fight and soon surrendered. -
V-E Day
Victory in Europe day: The day when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Nazi Germany. -
The Atom Bomb
The U.S bombs Hiroshima in order to try forcing Japan to surrender. -
Atom Bomb on Nagasaki
In order to prove their point that they are serious the U.S drops a second bomb on Nagasaki, Japan. -
V-J Day
Victory over Japan surrendering.
