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July 29,1921,Adolf Hitler becomes leader of National Socialist (Nazi) party.
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September 8,1926, Germany amitted to League of Nations.
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August 2,1934,German President Hindenburg dies.
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March 16,1935, Hitler violates the Treaty of Versailles by introducing military conscription.
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July 18,1936, Civil war erupts in Spain.
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March 28,1939, Spanish civil war ends.
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May 22,1939, Nazi sign 'Pact of Steel' with Italy.
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September 17,1939, Soviets invade Poland.
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September 4,1939, British Royal Air Force attacks the German Navy.