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Hitler becomes Chancellor
Hitler was now the head of Germany. This was significant because this let the Nazi Party increase in power. Hitler had Germany to support him for all his actions. Also, Germany gained an extreme racist and a fascist leader to lead them. http://www.historyguy.com/wars_of_adolf_hitler.htm#.T7nyNHl1A1Y -
German Reichstag burns
When the German Reichstag burned, the Nazi party was able to gain full control over Germany. Hitler and the Nazi parties blamed on the other parties for buring the Reichstag and got rid of all of the opposing forces. https://www.dovergramboys.kent.sch.uk/moodle/login/index.php -
Hitler becomes Führer
Hitler elevated himself to become the Führer of Germany. This officially enabled Hitler to be the absolute leader of Germany. He gained power and had control over everything. He was able to make decisions for Germany. http://www.reformation.org/japan-versus-russia.html -
Hitler violates Treaty of Versailles
By introducint the military conscription, Hitler violates the Treaty of Versailles. This is a warning to the other nations that he is raising an army. This is significant because this is a point when Hitler openly disobeys the Treaty and also prepares for invasion. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Versailles -
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Holocaust
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Germany occupies Rhineland
German troops went and invaded Rhineland. This is significant because this was Hitler's first invasion. Using his army he raised previously he began assualting foreign lands and annexed them. http://www.historyonthenet.com/Nazi_Germany/rhineland.htm -
Civil War in Spain
A civil war arose in Spain and Franco was the leader of it. Hitler secretly aided Franco by sending his army. This was a chance for Hitler to actively test his army for real situations. Also, Hitler gained a new ally through this. http://helian.net/blog/2010/01/17/history/hugh-thomas-the-spanish-civil-war/ -
Neville Chamberlain appeases Hitler in Munich
During the Munich Conference, Neville Chamberlain believed that by appeasing Hitler, peace could be kept for the time. France agreed with Neville Chamberalin as well. This is significant because this appeasement made Hitler gain land and power without strong opposition until he was big and strong enough. http://www.seconde-guerre.com/biographie-n-chamberlain.html -
Germany invades Sudentenland
Germany invades Sudentenland and gains that land. This is significant because people can see the policy of appeasement in effect. Britain and France ignored the request of aid from Sudentenland and just let Germany go invade them. http://www.gcsehistory.org.uk/modernworld/appeasement/sudetenland.htm -
Kristallnacht
Nazis stormed and destroyed everything related to Jews. Many Jews were killed. Glasses were shattered everywhere so this event was called the "Night of Broken Glass" or Kristallnacht. This was significant because this marked the beginning of extreme prosecution towards the Jews and the Holocaust. http://www.cympm.com/kristallnacht.html -
Germany takes Czechoslovakia
German forces occupied Czechoslovakia. This is significant because this was part of Hitler plan which was to absorb Austria and Czechoslovakia to the Third Reich or the German Empire. http://www.historyonthenet.com/WW2/causes.htm -
Germany and Soviet Union signs a pact
Germany and Soviet Union signed a non-agression pact. This was significant because this made Soviet Union be on the German side than the side of the allies. Soviet Union was a major power and they were not for the allies. http://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-russo-finnish-war -
Nazis invades Poland
Hitler's force invaded Poland. This was significant because this time Hitler did not follow Neville Chamberlain's words and attacked Poland knowing that he would be now fighting against more nations. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Germany_Poland_Locator.png -
Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand declare war on Germany
Britian, France, Austrailia and New Zealand agrees in fighting against the German Empire. This is significant because this is the time when Britain and France finally broke their policy of appeasement. http://crazyfunlove.blogspot.com/2010/09/on-this-day-in.html -
United States proclaims its neutrality
United States decided to follow their idea of isolation than being a part of another European war. This was significant because this showed how a major power who also had an impact on World War I was not planning to aid the allies for now. http://leondsouza.blogspot.com/2011/12/problem-with-isolationism.html -
Germany and Soviet Union work together in invading Poland
Germany and Soviet Union work together to gain Poland and divide it. This is significant because this shows how Soviet Union is supporting Hitler. Soviet Union is one of the major powers and this increases Germany's power greatly. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German%E2%80%93Soviet_Commercial_Agreement_(1940) -
Germany invades France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands; Winston Churchill becomes British Prime Minister
Germany takes over basically most of the nations in Europe. This is significant because not only a major power, France, falls in hand of the Germans but also this means that in other words, Britian is the only country against Germany. Also, the prime minister changed from Neville Chamberlain to Winston Churchill. This is significant because this change of leadership dragged Britain out the disaster. http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/media_nm.php?ModuleId=10005181&MediaId=363 -
Battle of Britian begins
Germany commences their Operation Sea Lion. This is significant because if Germany successes in invading Britian, the whole Europe will be in hands of the Germans. http://www.brooksart.com/bobmap.html -
Major cities of Britan are bombed
There are massive German air raids on London, Southampton, Bristol, Cardiff, Liverpool and Manchester. This is significant because this actually led to the victory of the British and let Britain stand a chance against Germany. http://library.thinkquest.org/C005121/data/britain2.htm -
Britain advances to Africa
Britain advanced to North Africa to battle the Italians. This was significant because this marked the start of Britain counter-attack. Britian was making progress and Hitler's forces began to fall back. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa -
Lend-Lease Act
The Lend-Lease Act enabled the United States to lend supplies to countries such as Britain. The United States provided Britain with its weapons. This was significant because even though the United States decalred themselves to be neutral, they indirectly contributed to the war. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lend-Lease -
Hitler expands influence to Balkans
Hitler persuades Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary to join the Axis Powers. This was significant because the Balkan countries were the key to Hitler's invasion of Soviet Union. Hitler planned to build bases in the Balkan countries. By doing that, Britain will not be able to interfere the invasion. http://gundembugun.blogspot.com/2011/02/balkans-while-you-were-watching-egypt.html -
Battle of Stalingrad
Germany and Soviet Union were fighting for Stalingrad. This was significant because this battle resulted a heavy damage to Germany. This also changed the position in the battle because the Battle of Stalingrad made Germany be on the defensive side and the Soviet Union be on the offensive side. http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-most-important-battles-in-history.php/stalingrad -
Germany attacks Soviet Union
Germany starts their Operation Barbarossa. This is significant because this was a critical mistake of Hitler and it is when Hitler broke the pact with Stalin. Because of Operation Barbarossa, Hitler had to face multiple enemies in different places. http://www.xtimeline.com/error.html?aspxerrorpath=/evt/view.aspx -
Germany commences attack in Soviet Union
Germany began their new operation, Operation Barbarossa. This was significant because Germany broke the Non-aggresion pact with Soviet Union and decided to fight against the Soviet Union. This also was a mistake for Hitler. This event contributed to the splitting of Hitler's forces. http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/media_ph.php?ModuleId=10007178&MediaId=851 -
Roosevelt and Churchill announce the Atlantic Charter
Roosevelt and Churhill signed the Atlantic Charter. This was significant because this showed how Roosevelt promised to aid Britain which means that Britain has successed in bringing a major power to its side. http://www.navywives.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=702:the-atlantic-charter&catid=43:presence-of-the-president -
United States fights back Germany
A German U-boat attacked a U.S. destroyer so President Roosevelt allowed the navy commanders to shoot German submarines back. This was significant because now Germany was also fighting against the United States of America. This gave a huge reinforcement to the Allies. Not only the fact that the USA was involved in a undeclared naval war against Germany, but it is actually the Japanese that made them be invovled in the war. http://www.grahamowen.com/Military-Page-2.html -
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor
Early in the morning of December 7, 1941, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This was significant because this event made the United States officially join the war. This event sparked United States' declaration of war. http://www.greatdreams.com/war/pearl-harbor-three.htm -
United States and Britain declare war on Japan
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the United States and Britain declared war on Japan. Japan was now battling in the Pacific. This was significant because the United States entered the war and also Britain acknowledged Japan as a problem as well. http://www.allleftturns.com/japanese-bomb-pearl-harbor-us-declares-war -
Hitler declares war on United States
Hitler officialy declared war against the United States. This was significant because Hitler's forces were already divided due to Britain and Soviet Union. Because they had to face the United States now, Hitler had to weaken his forces again because he had to split them. http://www.greatwar.nl/frames/default-churchill.html -
Battle of El-Alamein
Romemel's army (Germany) and Montgomery's army (Britain) fought in Africa. This was significant because this war caused the Germans to move west. Germans had to retreat. This gave some hope to the British, it enabled them to see the possibility of winning the war. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Battle_of_El_Alamein -
Battle of Midway
This was a battle between Japan and the United States, on air and on water. This was significant because the Americans won and this greatly increased America's possibilty of winning the war against Japan. Japan took heavy damage and was not in a good shape. http://superhypeblog.com/marketing/smart-data-business-lessons-from-the-battle-of-midway -
Operation Torch
The Americans commenced Operation Torch. This was signficant because this was America's major operation for the invasion of North Africa. This operation led to the fall of Rommel's forces. This gave a big advantage to the Allies. http://www.homeofheroes.com/wings/part2/04_craw_hamilton.html -
Allies invade Italy
The Allies successfully landed on the mainland of Italy and took control. This was significant because this greatly weakened Hitler's power. Now Italy had to oppsoe Germany and fight with the Allies. This event clearly showed how Hitler's forces were breaking apart and losing power. http://www.igreenbaum.com/2012/02/11/babes-recent-letter-notes-the-allies-italy-invasion-he-follows-later/ -
D-Day
Thousands of planes, ships, tanks, and landing crafts and more than three million troops striked the coast of Normandy. This was significant because this attack was the foundation of the Allies counter-attack to Germany. Also, this battle gave a strong hope to the Allies and made the German soldiers desperate. http://www.rjgeib.com/heroes/draper/german-point-of-view.html -
Battle of the Bulge
Hitler was fighting a battle on two sides. In order split the American and Britain forces, Hitler planned to go through the weak point of the American defense. However, Germany was eventually pushed back by the Allies. This was significant because this battle was Hitler's last chance that would give him the possibity of victory. Because of the loss, Germany had to eventually surrender. http://krista55.wordpress.com/2011/04/30/battle-of-bulge/ -
Battle of Okinawa
The United States attacked Okinawa. This battle resulted the highest casualty among the Pacific wars. This was significant because this showed the United States how hard it was to make Japan surrender just using their navy and their soldeirs so it eventually led them to using an atomic bomb. This battle was also refered as Operation Iceberg. http://battleofokinawa.net/ -
Unconditional Surrender for Germany
Germany surrendered. This was significant because this marked the end of the war in Europe. The aggressor was now powerless and the World War was finally over. Peace was regained and they didn't have to fight anymore. http://tehtarikgelasbesar.blogspot.com/2010/06/30-hari-berbola-bolamalam-kesembilan.html -
Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima
The United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. This was significant because after this, America also dropped another bomb on Nigasaki. Also, this led to Japan's surrender. This was the first time an atomic bomb was used in a war. Massive numbers of people were killed. http://japanfocus.org/-David-Palmer/2670 -
United States and 47 other nations sign a Peace Treaty with Japan
This was significant because this officially ended the World War 2. This also made the United States and Japan, who were once enemies, allies. http://artofpeaceconference.org/themes/symbolic-peace
