Holocaust

Rise of Adolf Hitler & The Nazis

Jan 30, 1933

On January 30 1933 Adolf Hitler rises to power as the chancellor of Germany. Adolf Hitler becoming chancellor made the Nazis the leading political party.

The First Concentration Camp

Mar 10, 1933

After Hitler's appointment as chancellor the first concentration camp (Dachau) is made. Homosexuals, Jews, and political opponents are imprisoned in the camps.

Buchenwald is Opened

Jul 15, 1937

Buchenwald, one of the largest concentration camps, is opened. 56,000 people would be killed in the camp with 11,000 of them being Jews.

Kristallnacht

Nov 9, 1938

A night when Nazi storm troopers destroyed Jewish businesses and attacked Jews in the street.

Poland is Invaded

Sep 1, 1939

Poland is invaded by Nazi Germany.

Nazi Germany turns on the Soviet Union

Jun 22, 1941

Nazi Germany attacks the Soviet Union despite being allies.

Hitler prepares the Final Solution

Jul 31, 1941

Hitler starts to prepare for the Final Solution, a plan to kill all Jews.

Hitler prepares the Final Solution

Jul 31, 1941

Hitler starts to prepare for the Final Solution, a plan to kill all Jews.

Last Concentration Camp Liberated

May 9, 1945

Stutthof is liberated by Russia.