Agression and War in Europe By nal Jan 13, 1935 Hitler takes back the Saar Oct 3, 1935 Italy invades Ethiopia Jan 1, 1936 Hitler moves his army into Rhineland Jul 17, 1936 Spanish Civil War Begins Mar 3, 1938 The Third Reich absorbs Austria Sep 9, 1938 The Third Reich Absorbs Sudentenland Aug 23, 1939 Nazi-Soviet Nonagression Pact Signed Apr 9, 1940 Hitler Attacks Denmark and Norway May 9, 1940 Hitler attacks France