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Germany's Anschluss with Austria
Germany took over Austria with little resistance. Some Austrians wanted Germany to take them over because they were part of the same ethnic group and thought they should be united regardless. -
The Munich Pact
Britian and France made the decison to allow Hitler to take over Czechoslovakia because they didnt want to go to war. Hitler later violated this act and WWII began. -
Hitler's Annexation of Czechoslovakia
Hitler took over Czechoslovakia after the Munich Agreement when France and Britin allowed them too. Hitler promised it would be the last land he took over. He lied. -
The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
A pact Hitler signed with Stalin and the Soviet Union agreeing they would not attack each other. Hitler made this pact in order to be able to invade Poland. -
Germany's Invasion of Poland
Known as the beginning of World War II. Germany violated the Munich Agreement and made a pact with the Soviet Union. -
The Phony War
A nickname given at the beginning of WWII. Was given this because either side had launched an attack or had a major victory in the war. -
Germany's Annexation of the Sudetenland
Part of land by Czechoslovakia that was rich in resources. Invaded by Germany while Germany prosacuted many Jewish people in this region. -
The Miracle at Dunkirk
When British, French, and Belgiun soldiers evacuated from Dunkirk beach because the Germans had cut them off and were pressing hard. Many small and large boats were brought to evacuate the soldiers -
The Battle of Britain
Also known as the Air Battle for England. Showed Germanys "Blitzberg". Turning point in the war and stopped Germany from invading England -
The Fall of France
After a long battle with Germany, France fell. This ended "the Phony War". Hitler took over France's capital of Paris on June 14th.
