Timetoast

German Timeline

  • Mein Kampf

    Mein Kampf

    Hitler writes Mein Kampf.
  • Nazi Party

    Nazi Party

    Nazi Party becomes the second largest political party in Germany.
  • German Parliament

    German Parliament

    Nazi Party doubles seats in German Parliament.
  • Nuremberg Laws

    Nuremberg Laws

    Nuremberg Laws redefine German Jews as non-citizens. Jewish doctors are forced to give up their practices.
  • German Jews

    German Jews

    German Jews are prohibited from obtaining passports and leaving the country
  • "The Night of Broken Glass"

    "The Night of Broken Glass"

    Kristallnacht or “The Night of Broken Glass” brings the burning of synagogues, vandalism of Jewish businesses, and the killing of Jews.
  • World War II begins

    World War II begins

    World War II begins. Germany invades Poland.
  • Holland and Belgium

    Holland and Belgium

    Germany conquers Holland and Belgium. Warsaw ghetto is established. Jews are sent to concentration camps.
  • Hitler Invades

    Hitler Invades

    Hitler invades Russia. Jews cannot leave their neighborhoods. Japan attacks Pearl Harbor. Unites States enters the war.
  • Final Solution

    Final Solution

    “Final Solution” begins. This is a plan to exterminate all Jews in Europe.
  • Hungarian Jews

    Hungarian Jews

    Hungarian Jews are deported to Auschwitz. On July 24 alone, 46,000 Jews are murdered.
  • World War II ends

    World War II ends

    World War II ends.