Major Political and Military Events of 1938-1941

  • Germany's Anschluss with Austria

    Germany's Anschluss with Austria
    There was several years of pressure by people from both Austria and Germany.
    This was the the one of the first steps in Hitlers plan to creat a Greater German Reich
  • Germany's Annexation of the Sudetenland

    Germany's Annexation of the Sudetenland
    Germany's Annexation of the Sudetenland made Czechoslovakia weak.
    The occupation ended with the surrender of Germany.
  • The Munich Pact

    The Munich Pact
    Stop The Nazi from anexing Czechoslovakia.
    Back then was known as the Munuch Agreement.
  • Hitler's Annexation of Czechoslovakia

    Hitler's Annexation of Czechoslovakia
    Hitler occupied Bohemia and Moravia as a protectorate.
    Slovakia was made independent but its government was protected by Germany.
  • The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact

    The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
    Germany and Russia would not fight with eachother.
    The pact was supposed to last for 10 years but lasted for less then two.
  • Germany's Invasion of Poland

    Germany's Invasion of Poland
    This marked the begining of World War II
    Germany won the invasion.
  • The Phony War

    The Phony War
    The name of the War came from a US Senator.
    The war resulted with the Battle of France.
  • The Miracle at Dunkirk

    The Miracle at Dunkirk
    Also known as the Dunkirk evacuation.
    Plans called for a recovery of 30,000 men but only 25,000 left.
  • The Fall of France

    The Fall of France
    The German plan of attack, was codenamed Case Yellow.
    Just four days into the invasion German troops broke through the French lines.
  • The Battle of Britain

    The Battle of Britain
    First major battle to use air focres.
    Was a british victory.