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Japan invades Manchuria
The Japanese main reason for invading Manchuria was to gain land to make their empire much larger. This invasion was part of the second Shino-Japanese war. This invasion took place right after the Mukden Incident. -
Italy attacks Ethiopia
Was part of the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. The war was fought between Itailian forces and Ethioian forces. The resault was military occupation of Ethiopia. The Italian forces won the war. -
Germany Occupies Rhineland
This was a reaction to the Treaty of Versallies. It was Hitlers first illegal act in foreign affairs. This act threw many of the European allies into a bit of confusion. -
Japan Invades China
This took place during the Second Shino-Japanese War. It was fought between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan. This happenend three days after the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. -
Germany Annexs Austria
Austria became a federal state of Germany untill the end of WWII. Hitler's home country. Hitler wanted all of his land to be under one flag and all speaking the same language thus why he chose Austria as his first target. -
Germany takes Sudetenland
Was a western state of Czechoslovakia. Was made up of mostly German speaking people. This was considered a huge step into the invasion of Czechoslovakia. -
Germany seizes Czechoslovakia
A peace treaty was signed that gave Germany the control of Czechoslovakia. Hitler's goal was to wipe out every Jew in Czechoslovakia. -
Italy conquers Albania
Was caused by the Italian ruler Benito Mussolini. Albania's old ruler had been forced into exile. Albania was considered a stragitical spot for Italy.