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The Path to War
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Germany Withdrew from the League of Nations
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Polish-German Non-Agression Pact is Signed
Germany and Poland sign a treaty of non-agression -
Hitler Becomes Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Because President von Hindenburg died, Hitler became the commander-in-chief of the German armed forces. -
Germany Introduces Conscription
Germany introduces conscription for the army. -
Anglo-German Naval Treaty is Signed
Germany took another foreign policy step when it signed a naval treaty with Britain. The British were anxious to avoid another naval race with Germany as it had also happened before WWI. -
German Troops Re-Occupy the Rhineland
Hitler thought he should test the resolve of th French. In March he ordered three infantry battalions to cross Rhine bridges to re-occupy the Rhineland that was to be permanently demilitarised under the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. -
The Opening of the Olympic Games in Berlin
The Olympic Games begin in Berlin. -
Introduction of the Four-Year Plan
To achieve 'autarky' of economic self-sufficiancy in food and raw materials. -
German-Italian Treaty
The German-Italian Treaty initiated the Rome-Berlin axis. -
The Anschluss
Germany incorporated Austria into the Reich. -
The Munich Conference
Czechoslovakia was forced to concede with German demands. They were betrayed by Western Powers at this conference as Britain and France would not support the Czechs. -
Germany Occupied the Rest of Czechoslovakia
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Soviet-German Non-Agression Pact was Signed
Germany and the Soviet Union agreed to sign the pact in order to guarantee safety and reinsure each nation that they would not attack eachother. -
Germany Invades Poland
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Great Britain and France Declare war on Germany
After a 2-day delay, Britain and France declare war on Germany and the world descends into war. -
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