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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.
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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
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Russia and Germany sign a pact of non aggression. This pact includes clauses to divide up Poland, winch months later Hitler invades.
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Neville Chamberlain resigns after pressure from the labor members. Winston Churchill takes head of the Wartime coalition.
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This armistice takes France out of the war, and puts it under the occupation of the Germans.
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A mutual alliance created by Germany, Italy, and Japan
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Hitler sends severe military force into Russia, breaking the pack they had made.
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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.
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The beginning of the war for the USA and a large turning point for the war.
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Russia won their first battle againts Germany in "the battle of Stalingrad"
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Hitler commits suicide, knowing the allied forces will win.
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Bombs droped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki end the war for Japan.
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The Allied forces launch a massive scale attack on Germany in western France.
