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Hitler becomes leader of the Nazi Party
For many years Hitler was attracted to the Nazi party's great nationalism. People seemed to admire his ideas and he soon became the leader of the Nazi party. -
Germany joins the League of Nations
On September 9th, 1926, Germany became apart of the League of Nations (intergovernmental organization ending WW1). This move recognized Germany's political power. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany
On January 30th, 1933 Hitler becomes the Chancellor of Germany. Originally, Von Papen was supposed to be the Chancellor but because of the Nazi officials, Hitler was appointed instead. -
Germany leaves Leaugue of Nations
On October 14th, 1933 Hitler order Nazi officials to remove Germany from the Leage of Nations since the Leage of Nations wanted to promote peace; the oppostie of what Hitler desired. -
Hitler introduces military conscription
On March 18th, 1935 Hitler introduced conscription (military draft), breaking the rules of the Treaty of Versailles. -
Germany invades Poland, essentially beginning WW II
On September 1st, 1939 Hitler invades Poland hoping that it would bring Lebensraum (living space) for the Germans. -
Hitler and Germany invade Denmark, Norway, France, Belgium and other countries
On April 9th, 1940 Germany invades Denmark in order to "protect" the people of Denmark from the British. Other countries are invaded as well as Hitler aims to take over Europe. -
Establishment of Auschwitz
During the month of May, 1940 the first concentration camp, Auschwitz, is established in Poland. This camp was created in order to exterminate people the Nazis did not like, such as Jews. -
Japanese launch surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7th, 1941 the Japanese air force bombed Pearl Harbor, a naval base in what is now known as Hawaii. The bombing was intended to cripple America. America later joined the war. -
Stalingrad
Stalingrad in the U.S.S.R. was a prime target for Germany during World War II. This battle marked the "turning of tides" in favor of the allies. -
Germany surrenders at Stalingrad
On February 2nd, 1943 Germany surrendered in the city of Stalingrad. This was a crucial moment in World War II. -
Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
During this time period over 300,000 Jewish people and children were moved to extermination camps in Germany's last ditch effort to transport all the Jews to death camps. The ghetto uprising was an organized attempt by the Jews to oppose German destruction of the ghetto. -
D-Day
On June 6, 1944 allied troops attacked Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. The allied forces were able to gain control of this land and this marked the beginning of the end. -
Paris is Liberated
On this date, allied and French resistance forces entered Paris dirving out the Nazi opposition after they had held Paris for four straight years. -
VE Day
On May 7th, 1945 German armed forces unconditionally surrendered thus ending World War II in Europe. -
Hiroshima
On this date, the United States dropped a nuclear bomb on the port of Hiroshima during the final stages of World War II. In one milisecond the temperature at the burst point reached several million degree centigrade. -
Nagasaki
On August 9th, 1945 The United States again dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Nagasaki. This action would end World War II in definite.