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Adolf Hitler
Becomes chancellor of Germany. -
Axis Powers Form
An alliance formed between Germany, Italy, and Japan. -
Austria is Annexed
Germany annexes Austria. -
Appeasement
Germany, Italy, Great Britain, and France sign the
Munich Agreement. -
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Munich Agreement
Germany breaks the Munich Agreement and occupies the rest of Czech lands. -
Nazi-Soviet Pact
Germany and the Soviet Union sign the Nazi-Soviet Pact, dividing Eastern Europe into spheres of influence. -
Invading Poland
Germany invades Poland. -
Declaring War to Germany
Honoring their support of Poland, Great Britain and France declare war on Germany. -
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Phoney War
Was an eight-month period at the start of World War II, during this time United Kingdom and France declare war against Germany although no fighting happened. -
Kristallnacht
A day of destruction where Nazi's destroyed businesses and synagogue of the Jews. -
Fall of France
Germans invade France and the low countries. -
Operation Sea Lion
German invades Great Britain and doesn't succeed. -
Battle of Britain Begins
Great Britain had an advantage because they had radar and they knew the weather more than Germany. -
Pearl Harbor
Japanese bombed American Navy, Army, and Air Force. This is eventually what leads the United States to enter WWII -
Wannsee Conference
Was a meeting were Nazi's met to ensure the cooperation of administrative leaders of various groups departments in the implementation of the final solution