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German Anschluss with Austria
Hitler unifed all German-speaking people. He annexed Austria then demanded the freedom of German people in the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia then Neville Chamberlain flew to Germany to attempt a settlement before war broke out. -
Treaty of Munich
Hitler, Chamberlain, Daladier of France and Mussolini met in Munich and agreed that Hitler should have the Sudetanland of Czechoslovakia. Czechs were not at the meeting and realising that no country would come to help they were forced to surrender the Sudetenland to Germany. Hitler promised those at the meeting that this was the end of his ambitions for expansion. Chamberlain returned to England with a piece of paper signed by Hitler, proclaiming ‘peace in our time. -
Hitler invades Czechoslovakia
Despite the promise given by Hitler in the Treaty of Munich, he marched into Czechoslovakia and occupied the country. -
Britain rearms and reassures Poland
Britain had started re-arming and the highly secret radar warning system was installed along the east coast. Conscription was introduced and assurances were given to Poland, who was being threatened by the Fuhrer. -
Phoney War
a fake war the lasted Sept 1939-May 1940. it was called a phony war cuz no one was really fighting. -
Russia and Germany sign pact
Hitler and Stalin signed a non-aggression pact which included secret clauses for the division of Poland. -
Hitler invades Poland
Adolf Hitler invaded Poland -
Britain and France declare war on
Britain and France declared war on Germany. Neville Chamberlain broadcast the announcement that the country was at war. -
Hitler invades Denmark and Norway
Hitler invaded and occupied Denmark and Norway to guard supply routes of Swedish ore and also to establish a Norwegian base from which to break the British naval blockade on Germany. -
Blitzkrieg
Hitler launched his blitzkrieg against Holland and Belgium. Rotterdam was bombed almost to where the didn't exist anymore. Both countries were occupied.