WW2 By FidgetSpinner 1938 Hitler threatens Austria to join the german empire Sep 1, 1939 Blitzkreig and the start of WW2 1940 Soviet conquers large areas of Finland Apr 9, 1940 Germany attacks Denmark and Norway May 15, 1940 The Netherlands is lost to the german empire Jun 14, 1940 Paris falls 1943 Germany lose the battle of Leningrad May 8, 1945 Germany surrenders and peace in the west