World War II Key dates By dalejosh Feb 15, 1938 Hitler demands that Germany and Austria should be united. Oct 15, 1938 Hitler claims part of Czechoslovakia, where 3million Germans live. Britain and France agree to let Hitler take it Mar 15, 1939 Hitler claims all of Czechoslovakia Sep 1, 1939 Germany attacks Poland. Sep 3, 1939 Britain and France declare war on Germany. Because we are part of the British Empire, Australia is also at war. Apr 15, 1940 Germany attacks and conquers Norway and Denmark. May 31, 1940 Paris is captured by the Germans. Aug 15, 1940 : Battle of Britain begins. The German airforce starts attacking British ships. Oct 15, 1940 Germany bombs London every night Jun 11, 1941 Germany begins invasion of Russia. At first Germany is successful. May 8, 1945 War in Europe officially ends with surrender of Germany on 8th May.
