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Japanese Invading Manchura
Japan invaded Manchuria on September 19, 1931. The Japanese army went up the east coast of China on its way to invading Korea; the invasion lasted until the end of WWII. Between September 20 and September 25 Japan took over 693 miles including these countries; Anshan, Haicheng, Kaiyuan, Tiehling, Fushun, Szeping-chieh, Changchun, Kuanchengtzu, Yingkou, Antung, and Penhsihu. This was one of the things that led up to the start of WWII. -
The Anschluss
The Anschluss was the annex of Austria. One of Hitler’s many goals was to reunite the German speaking countries Austria being one of them. Because of Austria’s location this made it easy for Germany to do so. This is where the Munich Pact took place. The powers of Europe and Germany or “Hitler” agreed that if Europe gave Hitler Austria then he would stop his move forward to take over all the European countries. Hitler broke that promise with the invasion of Poland. -
The Munich Conference
With this agreement Europe allowed Hitler to annex Austria with the belief, promised by Hitler, that would be where he stops and he wouldn’t take over anymore European land. Following this agreement Germany invaded Poland leaving France and England no other choice but to declare war. In this declaration World War II was started. -
The Non-Agression Pact
The Non-Aggression pact was between Germany and Russia before World War II. It stated that neither would attack each other and if there was ever a problem it would be dealt with non- aggressively. The pact in its entirety was suppose to last ten years and in fact lasted less then two. -
The start of WWII
The Start of WWII has come to be known as September 1st 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. Because of this France and England had no choice but to declare war on Germany. At the same time all this was going on. Japan and china was at war, Italy and Ethiopia was at war. Further down the road as a direct effect of these attack other countries joined the war in response to Germany invading the Soviet Union. -
The Battle of Britain
It has come to be known as the Battle of Britain from a speech given by Winston Churchill in the House of Commons. The Battle of Britain was the first aggressive act to take place in the air. It was also the biggest and most structural bombing that had ever taken place until that time. Eventually Germany only targeted places that would hurt the country the most. The fact that Germany could not attain its goal of demolishing Britain’s air force was thought to be the first real defeat of Germany. -
The battle of Moscow
The battle of Moscow started out in the Germans favor. Hitler gave orders for his general to leave gaps for Russian people to flee further into the country in doing so cause complete chaos. However in doing this caused problems for the Germans. They couldn’t leave Russian armies while they pushed onward they had to attack them. This slowed down the Germans push to Moscow. The battle became a stalemate for a while until Hitler pushed his men forward only to be met by Russian armies. A -
Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor was meant to keep the U.S. out of Japan’s business and in the eyes of Japan, making sure that the U.S did not take action in; any of the affairs that Japan was going to be involved in such as the attack of the Philippians, Great Britain, and the Netherlands. However, what Japan did not foresee was that we had no other choice in the eyes of FDR or the now not so isolationistic American people. Much to Japan’s dismay after the events of Pearl Harbor the United States de -
The fall of Singapore
The battle of Moscow started out in the Germans favor. Hitler gave orders for his general to leave gaps for Russian people to flee further into the country in doing so cause complete chaos. However in doing this caused problems for the Germans. They couldn’t leave Russian armies while they pushed onward they had to attack them. By doing this it slowed down the Germans push to Moscow. The battle became a stalemate for a while until Hitler pushed his men forward only to be met by Russian armies. A -
Battle of the Bulge
The battle of the bulge took place in Belgium. It was three powerful German armies pushing north to the sea with the goal to take the four allied forces that were there and trap them. Not thinking that the Ardennes was a likely place for the Germans to attack American officers kept the lines thin. Although the Germans move, well thought out, and the element of surprise there the American troops did not give up without a fight and with the help of some reinforcements fought back the Germans until -
The battle of Berlin
The battle of Berlin was of great importance young and old were put in the frontlines in this battle. To the Russians as well as the people of Berlin this was a fight to the death. Russia marched into Berlin and with so many people and great amounts of artillery they marched with ease but knew once in Berlin it would be no easy battle. The Germans attacked with hit and run methods but Russia destroyed anything in its path. On May 7th, Berlin surrender to Russia ending the war in Europe. -
The battle of Stalingrad
The battle of Stalingrad to most people is considered the battle that changed the course of WWII. This battle crushed the Germans will to fight and exhausted them. Hitler ordered the attack on Stalingrad thinking it would be stupid of him to not conquer all the major cities. Although some think the reason for attacking Stalingrad was for Hitler’s hatred of Stalin which would also be the reason Stalin ordered it to be saved. -
Buchenwald Concentration Camp
Buchenwald concentration camp was located near Weimar in Germany. The Soviets used this concentration camp to put Jews, criminals, homosexuals and POW’s along with others. At the entrance of the camp was written Jedem das Seine the literal definition is “To Each His Own” the figurative definition is “Everyone Gets What He Deserves”. The Nazi’s used this camp until it was freed in 1945.
