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        Seeking raw materials to fuel its growing industries, Japan invaded the Chinese province of Manchuria in 1931. - 
  
  
        On March 11–13, 1938, Nazi Germany annexed the neighboring country of Austria (Österreich). - 
  
  
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        invasion of Poland in 1939, and Slovak invasion of Poland. - 
  
  
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        This joint resolution may be cited as the "Neutrality Act of 1939". Approved, November 4, 1939, 12:04 p. m. - 
  
  
        "On Friday, August 1 1941, The US announces a ban on oil exports to “aggressor countries,” including Japan." - 
  
  
        Japan launched a suprise attack on the U.S pacific fleet at pearl harbor - 
  
  
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        Battle of Stalingrad, (July 17, 1942–February 2, 1943), successful Soviet defense of the city of Stalingrad (now Volgograd), Russia, U.S.S.R. , during World War II - 
  
  
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        Occupation of Czechoslovakia (1938–1945)