World War II: Western Front 1939-1944

Germany leaves Society of Nations

1933

The League's goals included:
·Preventing wars (collective security and disarmament)
·Settling international disputes (negotiation and arbitration)

Hitler becomes Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

Of Germany.

Invasion of Saar

1935

By Germany.
·Because of the coal mine and iron deposits.

Invasion of Rhineland

Mar 7, 1936

By Germany

Spanish Civil War

Jul 17, 1936

·Hitler allied with Mussolini and helped Franco.
·Good moment to test military equipment in Guernica.

Invasion of Poland

Sep 1, 1939

By Germany.

Operation Weserübung

Apr 9, 1940

·By Germany
·Invasion of Denmark & Norway
·Because of the resources

Invasion of Holland, Belgium, Luxemburg & France

May 10, 1940

By Germany

Battle of Dunkerque

May 26, 1940

Vichy Regime

Jul 10, 1940

France division
·North: Germany
·South: France (against german invasion)

Battle of Britain

Jul 10, 1940

·Hitler wanted to destroy the English navy, but Britain won.
·Consequence: bombing of British cities to break their morale and force the government to make peace.

Lightning War

Sep 7, 1940

Use of tanks, aircrafts and paratroops to achieve rapid movement and CRUSH THE ENEMY IN AS LITTLE TIME AS POSSIBLE

Landing of Normandy

Jun 6, 1944

·Led by General Eisenhower
·Purpose: Liberation of France

Paris liberation

Aug 19, 1944

The Allies defeated Germany

May 7, 1945

Because Germany surrendered.