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WW2

  • "Proclamation to the German People"

    "Proclamation to the German People"
    Nazi leader Adolf Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany by President of Germany Paul von Hindenburg. 1 February Adolf Hitler gave his "Proclamation to the German People" in Berlin.
  • The Reichstag

    The Reichstag
    On February 27 was The Reichstag, Germany's parliament building in Berlin, is set on fire. Also the Nazis had 288 seats in the Reichstag.
  • Germany invades Poland

    Germany invades Poland
    Adolf Hitler invaded Poland.
  • Winston Churchill becomes UK prime minister

    Winston Churchill becomes UK prime minister
  • Battle of Britain

    Battle of Britain
    Battle of Britain ends with Hitler's forces rejected.
  • President Roosevelt

    President Roosevelt
    declares the United States an "arsenal of democracy."
  • Congress establishes the lend lease program

    to deliver arms to great Britain on credit.
  • Six European states stayed out of it

    Six European states stayed out of it
    Switzerland, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and Portugal