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Adolf Hitler
Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany. -
Axis Powers Fuse
An alliance formed between Germany, Italy, and Japan. -
Austria-Germany
Germany annexes Austria. -
Munich Agreement (Appeasement)
Germany, Italy, Great Britain, and France sign the
Munich Agreement. -
Broken 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. -
Invasion of Poland
Germany invades Poland. -
War is Declared
Honoring their support of Poland, Great Britain and France declare war on Germany. -
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Phony War
British/French forces and German forces have a stare down for several months over the Maginot Line. -
Kristallnacht
Many Jewish stores, homes, and synagogues were destroyed by Germans. -
Fall of France
In six weeks, German forces defeated Allied Powers by invading France and other countries. -
Operation Sea Lion
The German's plan to invade Great Britain after successfully invading France and other countries. -
Battle of Britain Begins
The Battle of Britain was a fight for proving air superiority. -
End of Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was ultimately lost by the Germans. This was one of the main turning points of WWII in favor for the allies. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor. -
Wannsee Conference
Germans decide on the Final Solution, which is to kill the Jews.
