World War II

Hitler Rises To Power

Jan 30, 1933

Hitler was born in Austria. He became chancellor of Germany. Leader of the Nazi political party.

Hitler Pledges To Undo Treaty Of Versailles

Mar 3, 1935

The Treaty of Versailles made Germany pay for reparations for WWI. It also made Germany give up lots of land. Germany was only allowed 100,000 soldiers for its army and was not allowed to develop new weapons.

Axis Alliance is Formed

Oct 1, 1936

Germany, Japan and Italy form an alliance called the Axis Powers. They agreed to have each others backs in war.

Italy Invades Ethiopia

Oct 6, 1936

Germany Annexes Austria

Mar 13, 1938

Signing Of The Munich Agreement

Sep 29, 1938

Germany, Italy, France and Great Britain sign the Munich Agreement. This was an appeasement contract for Germany to get land in exchange for not being aggressive.

Germany Breaks Munich Agreement

Mar 14, 1939

Germany breaks Munich Agreement by taking over Czechoslovakia.

Nazi-Soviet Pact

Aug 23, 1939

Germany and the Soviet Union make a non aggression pact. This benefits Germany because they wont have to fight a war on two fronts.

Invasion of Poland

Sep 1, 1939

Germany invades Poland marking the beginning of WWII.

Declaration of War

Sep 3, 1939

Great Britain and France declare war on Germany in honor of Poland.

Soviets Invade Poland

Sep 17, 1939

The Phony War

Sep 17, 1939

A long period of no fighting or very insignificant battles.

Invasion Begins

Apr 9, 1940

Germany invades Denmark and Norway.

The Fall of France

Jun 22, 1940

Germany takes over France and controls Paris.

Operation Sea Lion

Jul 16, 1940

Britain Defeats Germany

Sep 17, 1940

Operation Sea Lion failed and Britain won the battle.

Battle of Britain Ends

Jun 10, 1941

Britain defeats Germany in the Battle of Britain