Ww2

Events Leading Up to WW2

By ShasheillaS
  • Treaty Of Versailles

    Treaty Of Versailles

    Peace treaty that brought World War I to an end. The Treaty ended the state of war between Germany and the Allied Powers. It was signed on June 28, 1919
  • Hitler becomes leader of Nazi Party

    Hitler becomes leader of Nazi Party

  • Joseph Stalin becomes leader in Russia

    Joseph Stalin becomes leader in Russia

  • Japan invades Manchuria

    Japan invades Manchuria

    The Japanese Kwangtung Army attacked Chinese troops in Manchuria in an event commonly known as the Manchurian Incident.
  • Hitler is named Chancellor of Germany

    Hitler is named Chancellor of Germany

  • Neutrality Act passed by U.S.

    Neutrality Act passed by U.S.

  • Italian Army invades Ethiopia

    Italian Army invades Ethiopia

  • Hitler sends troops into Rhineland

    Hitler sends troops into Rhineland

  • Japan attacks Nanjing, China

    Japan attacks Nanjing, China

    The Japanese Imperial Army marched into China's capital city. The actual military invasion of Nanking was preceded by a tough battle.
  • Munich Pact signed

    Munich Pact signed

  • Germany incorporates Austria into the Anschluss

    Germany incorporates Austria into the Anschluss

    Adolf Hitler announces an “Anschluss” (union) between Germany and Austria, in fact annexing the smaller nation into a greater Germany.
  • Hitler invades Poland

    Hitler invades Poland

  • Nazi-Soviet Pact signed

    Nazi-Soviet Pact signed

  • Great Britain and France declare war on Germany

    Great Britain and France declare war on Germany

  • Germany and Italy sign a treaty of cooperation and Axis born

    Germany and Italy sign a treaty of cooperation and Axis born

  • Nazis begin roundup of Jews

    Nazis begin roundup of Jews