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Hitler orders over 22,000 soliders to march and invade the Rhineland, which violates the Treaty of Versailles. However it is a bluff, and when they reach the border they turn back and return.
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Hitler invades Austria, which gives the Great Powers grounds to declare war, however nothing happens. Instead Germany unites with Austria.
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Germany, Great Britian and France come to an argeement. In order to perserve the peace and stop the outbreak of war. Hitler is given all of Czechoslovakia.
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Hitler and the Nazis invade Poland, this is the last straw. War will soon be declared.
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Great Britian and Australia both declare War on Germany following their invasion of Poland.
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For a period of 241 days Australian Forces defend the town of Tobruk against German and Italian Forces. The siege ended on 27 November 1941, when they were relieved by the Allied 8th Army.
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The first time that battle has reached Australian Soil. The Japanese attack Darwin
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Engagement fought between 4-8 May, between Allied (Australian and US) and the Japanese. The defeat of the Japanese marked the frst time they failed in a major military operation.
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Following the Darwin Bombing, Sydney is invaded by 3 Japanese submarines.
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On this day, the Australians and Japanses begin their 4-month battle along the Kokoda Trial. Ultimately on 18 November 1942, the Australians had reached Kusumi River. The battle was over.
