Events Leading Up to WW2

Treaty Of Versailles

Jun 28, 1919

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

Mar 20, 1921

Joseph Stalin becomes leader in Russia

Mar 20, 1922

Japan invades Manchuria

Mar 29, 1931

The Japanese Kwangtung Army attacked Chinese troops in Manchuria in an event commonly known as the Manchurian Incident.

Hitler is named Chancellor of Germany

Mar 29, 1933

Neutrality Act passed by U.S.

Mar 29, 1935

Italian Army invades Ethiopia

Mar 29, 1935

Hitler sends troops into Rhineland

Mar 29, 1936

Japan attacks Nanjing, China

Mar 29, 1937

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

Mar 29, 1938

Germany incorporates Austria into the Anschluss

Mar 29, 1938

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

Hitler invades Poland

Mar 29, 1939

Nazi-Soviet Pact signed

Mar 29, 1939

Great Britain and France declare war on Germany

Mar 29, 1939

Germany and Italy sign a treaty of cooperation and Axis born

Mar 29, 1940

Nazis begin roundup of Jews

Mar 29, 1941