Holocaust By Tayden.gregg Jan 30, 1933 Adolf Hitler appointed chancellor of Germany. Aug 2, 1934 Hitler proclaims himself Fuhrer und Reichskanzler (leader and Reich Chancellor). Armed forces must now swear allegiance to him. May 31, 1935 Jews barred from serving in the German armed forces. Mar 3, 1936 Jewish doctors barred from practicing medicine in German institutions Jul 15, 1937 Buchenwald concentration camp opens Mar 13, 1938 Anschluss (incorporation of Austria): all antisemitic decrees immediately applied in Austria Jan 30, 1939 Hitler in Reichstag speech: "if war erupts it will mean the Vernichtung (extermination) of European Jews" Apr 9, 1940 Germans occupy Denmark and southern Norway
