World War II Timeline

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  • Austria annexed by Germany

    On March 12, 1938, German troops march into Austria to annex the German-speaking nation for the Third Reich.
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  • Hitler takes control of all of Czechoslovakia

    After signing the Munich Agreement on Sept. 30, 1938, Hitler swore to abide by a peace treaty with three major Western powers. Nevertheless, on March 15, 1939, Germany's Führer violated the terms of the agreement, choosing to invade Czechoslovakia. Compelled by a desire to assert ideals of Nazism, Hitler sought to gain this prized territory.
  • France, England and Italy allow Germany to occupy the German-speaking area of Czechoslovakia

    France, England and Italy allow Germany to occupy the German-speaking area of Czechoslovakia

    France, England and Italy allow Germany to occupy the German-speaking area of Czechoslovakia
  • Hitler invades Poland

    Hitler invades Poland

    German troops parade through Warsaw after the surrender of Poland.

  • Australia enters World War II because it is part of the British Empire

    Australia was allied with Britain, and sent troops to Europe/North Africa to help British forces there.
  • Britain and France declare war on Germany

    Britain and France declare war on Germany

    In response to Hitler's invasion of Poland, Britain and France, both allies of the overrun nation declare war on Germany.

  • Italy declares war on France and England

    Britain and France declare war on Germany. Britain and France are at war with Germany following the invasion of Poland two days ago

  • Japan attacks Pearl Harbour

  • The United States and Australia declare war on Japan

    The United States and Australia declare war on Japan