WW2

The Great Depression Begins.

Oct 29, 1929

In 1929 The Great Depression happens in Germany many people lose there jobs and this is a reason why so many people followed hitler.

Hitler Comes Into Power

Jan 30, 1933

Hitler becomes the chancellor of Germany because the german people think that hitler will take them out of there Great Depression

Italy invades Ethiopia

Oct 3, 1935

Italy Invades Ethiopia because there was a border problem and Italy wanted more land.

Germany Takes Over Rhineland

Mar 7, 1936

Germany Takes over Rhineland violating the Treaty of Versailles.

Germany invades Poland

Sep 1, 1939

Germany invades Poland on Sep 1, 1939 to Oct 6, 1939.

Germany Invades France

May 10, 1940

Germany invades France which is also called the Battle Of France it lasted May 10, 1940 – June 25, 1940.

Germany invades Russia

Jun 2, 1941

Germany invades Russia it took June 22, 1941 – December 5, 1941.
Also the germans called it Operation Barbarossa.

D-Day

Jun 6, 1944

D-Day was the allied invasion of Normandy on June 6 1944.

Germany Surrenders

May 7, 1945

Germany officially surrenders to the Allies on May 7 1945

Nuremberg trials

Nov 20, 1945

A series of trials held by the Allied Forces. It was from November 20, 1945 – October 1, 1946.