Anschluss

World War 2 Timeline

  • The unification of German speaking people

    The unification of German speaking people
    Hitler began his work to unite the people of Germany by annexing Austria and demanding the release of his people in Czechoslovakia. This action played a large role in the beginning of the war.
  • Hitler against the treaty

    Hitler against the treaty
    Despite the calming claims Hitler made in the Treaty of Munich, he sent his military forces to occupy the territory of Czechoslovakia. this is one instance in which Hitler officially lied in order to further his movement. It is significant as it breaks the treaty he made in 1938
  • Russia and Germany pact, and sneaky division of Poland.

    Russia and Germany pact, and sneaky division of Poland.
    Russia and Germany sign a pact of non aggression. This pact includes clauses to divide up Poland, winch months later Hitler invades.
  • Neville Chamberlain resigns

    Neville Chamberlain resigns
    Neville Chamberlain resigns after pressure from the labor members. Winston Churchill takes head of the Wartime coalition.
  • France and Germany sign armistice

    France and Germany sign armistice
    This armistice takes France out of the war, and puts it under the occupation of the Germans.
  • Tripartite Pact signed

    Tripartite Pact signed
    A mutual alliance created by Germany, Italy, and Japan
  • Hitler attacks Russia

    Hitler attacks Russia
    Hitler sends severe military force into Russia, breaking the pack they had made.
  • Pearl Harbor

    Pearl Harbor
    japan sends an Arial attack against the U.S.A. This essentially dragged the U.S.A and all of its military force into the war on the side of the Allies.
  • Brittan and the US launch a war on Japan.

    Brittan and the US launch a war on Japan.
    The beginning of the war for the USA and a large turning point for the war.
  • Russia's first victory against Germany

    Russia's first victory against Germany
    Russia won their first battle againts Germany in "the battle of Stalingrad"
  • Hitler dies

    Hitler dies
    Hitler commits suicide, knowing the allied forces will win.
  • Bombs

    Bombs
    Bombs droped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki end the war for Japan.
  • D-day

    D-day
    The Allied forces launch a massive scale attack on Germany in western France.