The Start of World War 2

By MCarbone

  • Hitler reoccupys the Rhineland (a demiliterized zone boarding France)

    Hitler reoccupys the Rhineland (a demiliterized zone boarding France)

  • Hitler is welcomed into Austria and gives a speech from Vienna

    Hitler is welcomed into Austria and gives a speech from Vienna

  • Hitler claims the Sudatenland, the German speaking part of Czechoslovakia

    Hitler claims the Sudatenland, the German speaking part of Czechoslovakia

  • German army moves into the rest of Czechoslovakia.

    German army moves into the rest of Czechoslovakia.

  • Hitler and Stalin sign a non-agression treaty, including partioning of Poland in the event of a war.

    Hitler and Stalin sign a non-agression treaty, including partioning of Poland in the event of a war.

  • German forces invade Poland.

    German forces invade Poland.

  • England and France, who had treaties with Poland, declare war on Germany.

    England and France, who had treaties with Poland, declare war on Germany.

  • Danzig, the main Polish port city and major focus of Hitler's plan, is captured.

    Danzig, the main Polish port city and major focus of Hitler's plan, is captured.

  • Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is captured.

    Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is captured.

  • Chamberlin resigns as British Prime Minister.

    Chamberlin resigns as British Prime Minister.