Night By gababell054 Mar 13, 1938 Anschluss of Austria Austria is the first country to be annexed by Hitler's Germany Sep 1, 1939 World War 2 begins WW2 begins when Nazi Germany invades Poland. France and Britain both declare war on Germany. Dec 31, 1940 Hilter acquires Europe By the end of 1940, HIlter has control over the majority of Europe.