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Mussolini takes over Italy's Government
Benito Mussolini was an italian poloticial. A lot of his support came from Catholics. He gained the support by signing an agreement between the Pope called the Lateran Agreement. Also he gained power by using black shirts which were a group of fascist thugs that did dirty work for him. References:
Jspivey.wikispaces.com,. 'Jspivey - Fascism 13-14 G Jung Min, Samuel & Paul'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. More info -
Beer Hall Putsch
November 8th-9th 1923. Hitler and the nazi party led a coalition group to try and overthrow the government. They began at Bürgerbräu Keller in the bavarian city of Munich. References:
HISTORY.com, Facts & Summary - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. More info -
Kellogg-Briand Pact
The Kellogg-Briand Pact was an agreement that outlawed war. Also known as the Pact of Paris because it was signed there. The pact was just another attempt to stop from having another World War but did not stop the rising militarism. Referenes:
Inter-wars.weebly.com,. 'Kellogg-Briand Pact 1928 - Inter-War Period: Causes Of WWII'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015.
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U.S. Stock Market crash
Black Tuesday. Investors traded about 16 million shares on the New York stock exchange in only 1 day. Billions of dollars was lost so thousands of investors were done. In August the crash reached its peak. Unemployment had risen and production had declined. Industrialization. References:
Thebubblebubble.com,. 'The Stock Market Crash Of 1929 |'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Feb. 2015. More info -
Japan Invades Manchuria
The Kwantung Army of Japan invaded Manchuria right after a railroad in Manchuria exploded. Japan quickly established a puppet state called Manchukuo. References:
Hays, Jeffrey. 'JAPANESE OCCUPATION OF CHINA BEFORE WORLD WAR II | Facts And Details'. Factsanddetails.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Feb. 2015. More info -
Hitler becomes Germanys Chancellor
On this day in 1933, President Paul von Hindenburg names Adolf Hitler, leader or fÜhrer of the National Socialist German Workers Party (or Nazi Party), as chancellor of Germany. References:
East-buc.k12.ia.us,. 'Hitler Named Chancellor Of Germany'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015. More info -
Japan withdraws from the league of nations
The Japanese delegation, defying world opinion, withdrew from the League of Nations Assembly this day after the assembly had adopted a report blaming Japan for events in Manchuria. References:
Iconicphotos.wordpress.com,. 'War | Iconic Photos | Page 14'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015. More info -
Nazi's reach a political majority in Germany
Hitler became chancellor of Germany on January 30th, 1933, which ended the German democracy. Hitler then created a volk community. That is were all classes are united. The third Reich quickly became a Police state. Anyone was subject to random arrest Reference:
Sundberg, Stephen, and Stephen Sundberg. 'The Nest: March 2014'. Greeneagle20.blogspot.com. N.p., 2014. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
First Anti-Semitic Law is passed in Germany
Antisemitism and the persecution of Jews were central tenets of Nazi ideology. The first major law past was the law for restoration of the professional civil services. It excluded Jews and the "politicaly unreliable" from civil services References:
Edwardvictor.com,. 'Anti-Jewish Legislation'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
The night of the long knives (Rohm Purge)
Hitler got rid of the leadership of the Nazi paramilitary formation, the Sturmabteilungen. The nazis then took advantage of the purge to kill other political enemies. References:
Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - Triumph Of Hitler: Night Of The Long Knives'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Hitler openly announces to his cabinet he will defy the Treaty of Versailles
Hitler openly announced to his cabinet that he has not been obeying the Treaty of Versailles and will continue to not obey it. References:
Firstworldwarhiddenhistory.wordpress.com,. 'Versailles Peace Treaty | First World War Hidden History'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015. More info -
Creation of the Nuremberg Laws
The Nuremberg laws classified people with four German grandparents as German or "kindred blood". Basically if you came from a German backround you were considered German but if you descended from 3 or 4 jewish grandparents they were considered Jewish. References:
Jewishvirtuallibrary.org,. 'Background & Overview Of The Nuremberg Laws | Jewish Virtual Library'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Italy invades Ethiopia
Back in the 1890's Italy tried to take over Ethiopia. They failed in doing so. This time they were successful. It ended with Ethiopia being subjected to Italian rule. This war is often seen as one of the fights that sparked WWII. References:
Users.dickinson.edu,. 'Ethiopiaspeech'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Hitler Militarizes the Rhineland
When hitler entered the Rhineland, that broke rules in the Treaty of Versailles. It changed the balance of power from France to Germany and made it possible for Germany to pursue aggression in Eastern Europe. References:
prezi.com,. 'The Policy Of Appeasement Is Justified. (Against)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Rape of Nanking
The Rape of Nanking started December 13th, 1937 which is also the date Japan captured Nanking. It was a massive massacre commited by Japanese troops against the residents of Europe. The Massacre lasted about 6 weeks. References:
Onceuponatimeininfinitespace.wordpress.com,. 'Nanking | Onceuponatimeininfinitespace'. N.p., 2011. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Germany annexes Austria
It all started with Austrian Chancellor Kurt von Schuschnigg finding out that Austrian Nazis were joining to sieze the government. The Chancellor then met with Hitler and was hoping to gain his countrys independance back. References:
Ushmm.org,. 'Austria'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Munich Conference
At the conference Hitler was given permission to annex part of the Sudentenland. Germany, Italy, Great Britain and France attended. The Czechoslovaks were going to try and fight back with the help of France and the Soviet Union. References:
Historytoday.com,. 'The Munich Conference | History Today'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Hitler demands the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia resisted but France and Britain had their mind set on not going to war. They said they would talk to hitler and try to get him to not take it. Once it was finalized with Prime ministers form Italy, France and Britain the Czechs got 2 choices. References:
Bbc.co.uk,. 'BBC - GCSE Bitesize: The Story Of The Sudetenland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Kristallnacht
Also known as the nigh of broken glass. The Nazis had big and violent anti-Jewish riots against the jewish communities in Austria and the Sudetenland. Nazi supporters broke a lot of Jewish owned stores windows so that is were the name came from. They also destroyed 267 Jewish buissnesses. References:
Harran, Marilyn, Marilyn Harran, and Marilyn Harran. 'Kristallnacht, November 9 – 10, 1938: A Night Of Silence And Fear'. Holocaust Education. N.p., 2014. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Einstein’s letter to FDR, “The Manhattan Project”
Albert Einstein worte a letter to FDR saying he could make very powerful bombs by chain reactions utilizing Uranium. He also suggested that we catch up on our research on the bombs because Germany is also. References:
Dannen.com,. 'Einstein's Letter To Roosevelt, August 2, 1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
This was a nonaggression pact between Germany and the Soviet union. Conclueded only a couple of days before the start WWII. The soviet union was unable to reach a collective security agreement with Britain and France against Germany. References:
UpNorth,. 'Midnight In The New Century: 75 Years After The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact - Upnorth'. N.p., 2014. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Nazi invasion of Poland
First battle of the war. Hitler used Blitzkrieg for his offensive strategy. For his defensive strategy he used his help from Itlay and Japan. They had an agreement for a defensive military alliance. Referencs:
Fold3.com, Nazi. 'Nazi Invasion Of Poland.Jpg - Fold3.Com'. Fold3.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Evacuation of Dunkirk
Code named as Operation Dynamo. Also known as Miracle of Dunkirk. Allied soldiers were evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk. It all started when British, French, and Belgian troops were cut off by German troops in the battle of France References:
Rania.co.uk,. 'Rania - A Dunkirk Little Ship'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
France Surrenders
The French government keep fighting south but get beat very bad. Then they formed a new government. Shortly after a French broadcast came out that said "It is with a heavy heart that I tell you today that we must stop fighting.” That is how they surrendered References:
Bbc.co.uk,. 'BBC - Radio 4 - Documnet White Liberation Gallery'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Battle of Britain
German and British air forces clashed in U.K skies. The battle is one of the largest substained bombings to date. The battle ended when Germanys Luftwaffe failed to gain power over the Royal Air Force. References:
Raf.mod.uk,. 'RAF - Background To The Battle Of Britainbackground To The Battle Of Britain'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
The tripartite Pact
Signed by Germany, Italy and Japan. The Axis powers were formed when this was signed. Provided mutual assistance if one of the countrys were to get attacked. References:
Pacificwar.org.au,. 'Increasing Tensions Between The United States And Japan'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Lend Lease Act
Provided U.S. military aid to foreign nations. It authorized the president to transfer arms or any other defense materials. References:
Americaslibrary.gov,. 'Senate Passed A Supplemental Lend-Lease Bill'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Operation Barbarossa
Hitler sent his armies into the Soviet union for a massive invasion. Their were 300 million German soldiers and 150 divisions along with 3000 tanks. They covered a front from the North cape to the Black Sea. References:
Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Operation Barbarossa | European History'. N.p., 2014. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Discovery of Majdanek
During the entire time it existed the camp was under construction. It began october 1st with the arrival of about 2000 soviet prisoners of war. Most of the Soviets were to weak to work. References:
Scrapbookpages.com,. 'The Liberation Of Majdanek Concentration Camp By Soviet Troops July 23, 1944'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Hundreds of Japanese airplanes attacked the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor. The attack was only 2 hours long. The japanese managed to destroy 20 naval vessels, enourmous battleships and 200 airplanes. 2000 U.S. soldiers were killed and 1000 were injured. References:
Apfn.org,. 'THE PEARL HARBOR DECEPTION'. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
Creation of the United Nations
The representatives of 26 countries signed a document on this day then they wanted to create a peacekeeping organization. References:
Burns, David. 'Eleanor Roosevelt'. Fasttrackteaching.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 15 Feb. 2015. More info -
The Wannsee Conference and the “Final Solution”
15 high ranking Nazi party and German government officials gathered in a villa in Berlin Suburbs of Wannsee to discuss and coordinate the implementation of what they called the "Final Solution of the Jewish Question." References:
Moonlithistory.wordpress.com,. 'The "Wannsee Conference" Debunked'. N.p., 2014. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
Bataan Death March
On April 9th the U.S. surrendered the Bataan Peninsula. Their were nearly 75,000 Filipino and American troops on the Island were froced to make a 65 mile long trip to one of the prison camps. References:
NY Daily News,. 'Oldest Survivor Of Bataan Death March Dies At 105'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
Doolittle Raid
In 1942, 16 American B-25 bombers, launched from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet 650 miles east of Japan and commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James H. Doolittle, attack the Japanese mainland. References:
Nationalmuseum.af.mil,. 'Factsheets : Doolittle Raid'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
Battle of Midway
6 months after the bombing of Pearl harbor The U.S. defeated Japan in one of the most important naval battles of WWII References:
Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Battle Of Midway | World War II'. N.p., 2014. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
Battle of Stalingrad
The Germans tried to take over the Soviet Union but the Soviets defended very well. They won. This battle was a turning point in the war. References:
Ww2today.com,. '15Th October 1942: The Unrelenting Battle For Stalingrad Continues'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
Operation Torch
The plan was to go through Europes "belly" and attack France. From North Africa Germans would go to Sicly and then move to France through the weaker spots in Europe.
References:
Academic Dictionaries and Encyclopedias,. 'Operation Torch'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
Island Hopping (date for Buna-Gona Campaign)
After the Battle of Midway, the United States launched a counter-offensive strike known as "island-hopping," establishing a line of overlapping island bases, as well as air control. The idea was to capture certain key islands, one after another, until Japan came within range of American bombers References:
World War II Military History,. 'From Guadalcanal To Tinian: The Island Hopping Campaign'. N.p., 2013. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
Operation Overlord and D-Day
The Battle of Normandy, which lasted from June 1944 to August 1944, resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. The battle was code named Operation Overlord. References:
Boston.com,. 'Remembering D-Day, 66 Years Ago'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
Operation Valkyrie
The primary purpose of the assassination attempt was to seize political control of Germany and its armed forces from the Nazi Party (including the SS) in order to obtain peace with the western Allies as soon as possible. References:
Miscellanarian.wordpress.com,. '2011 | The Miscellanarian | Page 3'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
Battle of the Bulge
Adolph Hitler attempted to split the Allied armies in northwest Europe by means of a surprise blitzkrieg thrust through the Ardennes to Antwerp. American units fought desperate battles to stop the German advancement and soon as the Germans drove deeper the Allied line formed a bulge. References:
Angelfire.com,. 'Battle Of The Bulge Pictures'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
Hitler’s Suicide
He commited Suicide burrowed away in a refurbished air-raid shelter. He eat a cyanide capsule and then shot himself. He was with other people but Hitler went first. References:
Information-britain.co.uk,. 'The 30Th Of April 1945 AD, Hitler�S Suicide'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
V-E Day
On this day the Western allies crossed the Rhine river after going through the Siegfried Line and overran West Germany.German collapse came after the meeting of the Western and Russian armies at Torgau in Saxony, and after Hitler's death. References:
Zer0.org,. 'New York City, May 8 1945'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
On August 6th an American B-29 bomber dropped the first atomic bomb over Hiroshima. It killed 80,000 people; tens of thousands more would later die of radiation exposure. Three days later another B-29 bomber dropped another bomb on Nagasaki. References:
Newworldencyclopedia.org,. 'Bombing Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki - New World Encyclopedia'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
V-J Day
AKA "Victoryover Japan day". On August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. References:
BBC News,. 'In Pictures: VJ Day 65 Years On'. N.p., 2010. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
The Japanese War Crime Trials
The International Military Tribunals for the Far East begins hearing the case against 28 Japanese military and government officials accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during World War II. References:
Linder, Doug. 'Tokyo War Crimes Trials (1946-48): Bibliography And Selectedlinks'. Law2.umkc.edu. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
The Nuremberg Trials
The trials were ment to bring Nazi war criminals to Justice. They were held in Nuremberg, Germany. References:
Law2.umkc.edu,. 'The Nuremberg Trials: A Chronology'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info -
The Beginning of the Cold War
The U.S. and the U.S.S.R were allies during WWII but after the tensions between them tightened and they became enemies. By the time World War II ended, most American officials agreed that the best defense against the Soviet threat was a strategy called “containment". References:
Docstoc.com,. 'The Beginning Of The Cold War - Powerpoint'. N.p., 2015. Web. 16 Feb. 2015. More info
