World War II

Japan invades Manchuria

Sep 18, 1931

The japenese navy led japan into modern industrialization.
After the fall of France, China was invaded by the japenese.

World War II

Period: Sep 18, 1931 to Dec 7, 1941

Facist Italy invades, conqueres and annexes Ethiopia

Oct 2, 1935

It was the first time that mustard gas was used. He did it because of the promise from Mussiloini.

Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan sign the Anti-Comintern Pact.

Nov 25, 1936

Japan invades China

Jul 7, 1937

They wanted to make there country bigger and more powerful. This event was the start of World War II in the pacific.

Germany, Italy, Great Britain, and France sign the Munich agreement

Sep 29, 1938

This agreement helped them secure their agreement to adolf hitlers demands. Hitler said he wouldnt claim any other European territories.

Fascist Italy invades and annexes Albania

Apr 7, 1939

It was a breif military campaign. The conflict was a result of imperialist policies.

Germany invades Poland, initiating World War II in Europe.

Sep 1, 1939

It was also known as the September campaign. It began because of something they all signed.

The Soviet Union invades Poland from the east

Sep 17, 1939

It was a military operation. It started without a decloration. They wanted to form an alliance with a bunch of other countries against Nazi Germany.

Italy enters the war. Italy invades southern France on June 21.

Jun 10, 1940

It was only a small invasion, but they had a big goal. They wanted to take control of the Alps and the region around Nice. They also wanted to win the colonies in North Africa.

Japan attacked U,S at Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

The U,S was not prepared and was bombed. They didnt know this was coming and it took them by surprise.