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On 30 January 1933, Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany by the President of the Weimar Republic, Paul von Hindenburg. The Nazi Party began to eliminate all political opposition and consolidate their power. Upon the death of Hindenburg on 2 August 1934, Hitler became dictator of Germany when the powers and offices of the Chancellery and Presidency were merged. A national referendum held 19 August 1934 confirmed Hitler as sole leader of Germany. All power was centralised in Hitler'
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By 1938, Hitler felt strong enough to plan a union or Anschluss with Austria. This was part of his aim to unite all German-speaking people in one country. It was forbidden by the Treaty of Versailles so Hitler had to plan very carefully.
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Hitler combines Austria and Germany in a uninon that he called "Greater Germany".
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Mussolini takes away civil rights to the Jews in Italy.
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Hitler demands the Sudenten Land.
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Hitler proclaims to German parliament to exterminate all European Jews
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The breakthroughs led to the secretive race for the atom bomb in World War II and, afterward, to Pupin Hall’s designation as a national historic landmark.
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Hitler violates treaty of versailles so France and Britain declare war.
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Germany wanted to take out France quickly so there was less opposition and so that Britain would have a more difficult time getting to mainland Europe.
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Codename for Germany's planned invasion of the Soviet Union.
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Japan attacks the US Navy docking in Pearl Harbor to ,hopefully, prevent the US from entering the war.
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US destroys 4 Japanese Navy aircraft carriers pulling Japans defenses back.
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A major battle between the Axis Powers and the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union fought to keep the city of Stalingrad out of Axis hands. This was the first battle in which Snipers played an important factor.
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German troops are forced to surrender to the Red Army. Russian snipers (mostly all were young teens)played a pivitol role by taking out German officers.
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Britain,U.S, and Canada, after months of planning and training, storm the beaches of Normandy. Meanwhile U.S paratroopers were dropped behind the German forces in order to cut off German reinforcements.
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The last major offensive move of Germany. It took place in the forested region of France and Belgium.
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After Hitlers death in Berlin, Germany the germany army lost their motivation to fight and soon surrendered.
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Victory in Europe day: The day when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Nazi Germany.
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The U.S bombs Hiroshima in order to try forcing Japan to surrender.
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In order to prove their point that they are serious the U.S drops a second bomb on Nagasaki, Japan.
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Victory over Japan surrendering.
