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Hitler becomes Chancellor
The former chancellor Franz von Papen formally appointed Adolf Hitler as Germany's new chancellor. -
Nazis invade Czechoslovakia
Britain declared war on Germany following the invasion of Poland. Austria declares war. -
Nazi Soldiers invade Poland
Germany invades Poland, initiating World War II in Europe. German forces broke through Polish defenses along the border and quickly advanced on Warsaw, the Polish capital. -
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World War II