World War Two Timeline

By nicole.gleaves603

  • The Invasion of Manchuria

    The Invasion of Manchuria
    Japan invades Manchuria.Japan's actions were the first to ignite World War 2 when they invaded Manchuria.

  • The Invasion of Ethiopia

    The Invasion of Ethiopia
    They wanted to build a glorious Italian Empire. The League of Nations merely condemned the attack.

  • The Invasion of Rhineland

    The Invasion of Rhineland
    It help strengthen Hitler's power. Hitler began a program of military and territorial expansion.

  • Rome-Berlin Axis

    Rome-Berlin Axis
    There was an Alliance between Germany and Italy. There was an expectation for there alliance which was they had to become the axis around which Europe would rotate. Germany+Italy+Japan=Axis Powers

  • Spanish Civil War

    Spanish Civil War
    Hitler and Mussolini sent weapons and troops to help Franco in Spain. Hitler wanted to test out his troops and military tactics.

  • Annexation of Austria

    Annexation of Austria
    Germany needed more lebensraum, which means he needed more living space. The reason why Hitler wanted Austria is because he was born in Austria.

  • Sudetenland

    Sudetenland
    Hitler wanted to take over this area because it was inhabited by about 3 million German-speaking people.

  • The Munich Agreement

    The Munich Agreement
    Germany, Italy, Great Britain, and France sign the Munich Agreement. It forces the Czechoslovak Republic to cede the Sudetenland.

  • The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact

    The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
    They all agreed privately to divide Eastern Europe. Hitler wanted to avoid a two-front war and Stalin needed time to rebuild his military, so that worked out perfectly.

  • The Invasion of Poland

    The Invasion of Poland
    Britain and France declared war on Germany.
    Blitzkrieg: "lightning war," or sudden, massive attack.