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First Neutrality Act
This first act, passed by congress, banned the selling of arms and ammunition to belligerents. -
Anti-Comintern Pact
The Anti-Comintern Pact was an agreement between Italy, Germany, and Japan that targeted the Communist International. If the Soviet Union were to attack either countries, the three countries would agree on safety strategies together.They also agreed to not make political treaties with the Soviet Union. -
Hitler declares Austria part of Third Reich
HItler marched German troops in to Austria, and appointed a new Nazi government. Anschluss was created, and Austria became a German federal state (during WWII). -
Munich Conference called
During this conference, Hitler, Mussolini, Chamberlain, and Daladier signed the Muinch Pact that peacefully gave Germany Czechoslovakia. -
Rome-Berlin Axis
This was an military and political alliacne between Germany and Italy. It was the start of the Axis powers for WWII and opened a gateway for fascist states during WWII. -
Mussolini invades Albania
Mussolini's troops invaded and occupied Albania. Albania had ot withdraw from the League of Nations, and became a part of the Italian Empire. Both the Albanian foreign ministry and the military merged with the Italian's. -
German-Soviet Non-Agression Pact
Germany and the Soviet Union agreed to go on a break from military action with each other. This kept the peace between the two countires, while they continued to build up their armies. There was also a secrete agreement to split up Eastern Europe. -
Germany attacks Poland
Germany signed the German-Soviet Pact to trick the Soviet Union into not attacking Poland. Which Germany than broke and invaded Poland without the Soviets coming in. Hitler wanted to gain his lost territory and have complete control over Poland. Hitler used the blitzkrieg strategy where he bombed all of Polands necesities like railroads, ammunition, and communication lines. Germany then invaded Poland by land with tanks and artillery. -
German troops invade Czechoslovakia
Nazi troops stormed and invaded Czechoslovakia. Hitler got control of Bohemia and and created a protectorate in Slovakia. This back fired on Hitler because it exposed that he broke the Munich pact. -
Soviet Union attacks Finland
The Soviets declared war against Finland, and felt confident to get a victory over Finland because they had a bigger and better military. The Finns but up a tough fight against the Soviets during the winter, and were abel to defend themselves for quite some time. Until The Soviets bombed the Finns defensive barrier and came back with more power. In the end, the Soviets and the Finns made peace. -
Germans invade Denmark and Norway
Hitler first invaded Denmark because it would stage for him invading Norway. Denmark would also become a border nation to Germany. Demark was did have military importance for Hitler, but economic importance. Germnay then invaded Norway for military importance for naval units and U-boats. -
Winston Churchill named Prime Minister
Neville Chamberlian lost the support from the House of Commons after failing to prevent Germany from invading Norway. Winston Churchill was choosen to become British Prime minister and replace Chamberlian. -
Germand invade the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg
Hitler broke his promise to respect the neutrality with Belgium and the Netherlands. He lied and stated that he attacked first because they were plotting against Germany, and he was trying to protect Germany and the neutrality. Even though Hitler's amry wasnt the largest, he gained his victories through planning, coordination, and new technolgies; like parachutists which he used to glide over rivers and enemy lines. -
Dunkerque evacuated
Belgian, British, and French troops were trapped by German troops, so the declared the the Dunkerque evacuation which was the evacuation of Allies from the Dunkirk harbour and beach. -
Mussulini declares war on France and Great Britain
Mussolini needed the raw materials from Britain and France, He also saw an opportunity to conquer come of Britain's territory in Africa, because he couldn't stand that Britain had most of Africa to themselves. -
Battle of Britain
This is an air and bombing battle between Britain and Germany. It was also the turning point in WWII because Britain's victory prevented Germany from invading the country on land and conquering Britain. -
Japan forms alliance with Germany and Italy
Japan, Germany, and Italy made up the Axis alliance during WWII. Japan had control over East Asia and the Pacific, Germany had control voer most of Europe, and Italy had control over the Mediterranean Sea. All three countries signed the Tripartite Pact, which finalized their alliance. -
Erwin Rommel takes control of Libya
Hitler created the Afrika Korps to help Mussolini gain land in Africa. Erwin Rommel bring the Afrika Korps to Libya to reinforce Italy's control. Later Rommel retreated back to Europe after many attacks from Britain. -
Germany attacks Soviet Union
Germany made an agreement with the Soviets to not attack one another and to divvy up Poland. However, Hitler broke that pact because he was eager for more territory to rebuild Germany and invaded the Soviets. This was known as "Operation Barbarossa," which was Germany's largest invasions. However, it failed and was a Nazi defeat. -
Roosevelt and Churchill sign the Atlantic Charter
The Atlantic Charters laid out the goals and plans for for after WWII. Churchill and Roosevelt drafted it, and it was later confirmed by WWII allies. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japan fighter plans attacked Pear Harbour at Honolulu, Hawaii.Twenty American naval vessels, eight battleships, and over 300 airplanes were destroyed. Over 2,000 Americans died and about 1,000 were wounded. -
US Congress declares was on Japan
The US declared war on Japan the day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. President Roosevelt requested a declation of war on Japan from the House of Representatives, and was granted his request with only one opposing vote. -
Wannsee Conference
The Wannsee Conference was when Nazi officials got together to talk about the "Final Solution to the Jewish problem." They devised plans to evacuate the Jews to the work camps, and kill them by gas chambers, or working them to death. -
Bataan Death March
Filipino and American troops had to march long miles to prison camps, through heat, and abusive treatment by the Japanese guards. Many died during the march. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was a four day air and water battle between the US nad Japan. It was a victory for the US because the US was able to get one step ahead of Japan's surprise ambush. -
Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was a victory for the Soviet Union against Germany, during WWII. This battle became one of the most bloodiest battles in history because there were both military and civilian casualties. The Soviets were able to stop the Germans from advancing into the Soviet Union, and surrounded the Germany army. -
D-Day
D-Day was the storming of the Allied troops onto the beaches of Normandy to liberate Western Europe from the Nazis. -
MacArthur lands in the Philippines
MacArthur was sent to the Philippines to help liberate American and Filipino prisoners from under the Japanese forces. -
V-E Day
V-E day has been known for the celebration of the victory Great Britain and the US over the defeat of the Nazis. -
Postdam Conference
The Postdam Conference was the last meeting of WWII that was held by Truman, Churchill, and Stalin. The three established a Council fo Foreign Minister and a Allied Control Council to watch over Germany. -
V-J Day
V-J day has been known for the public celebration of Japan surrendering to the Allied forces.
