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Mussolini becomes ruler of italy
Mussolini was an italian politician journalist and the leader of the national fascist party. He was ruling the country as a prime minister from 1922 until his ousting. He ruled constitutionally until 1925 when he dropped all pretense of democracy and set up a legal dictatorship. -
Stalin becomes leader of the Soviet Union
Born on December 18, 1879, in Gori, Georgia, Joseph Stalin rose to power as General Secretary of the Communist Party, becoming a Soviet dictator upon Vladimir Lenin's death. Stalin forced rapid industrialization and the collectivization of agricultural land, resulting in millions dying from famine while others were sent to camps. His Red Army helped defeat Nazi Germany during WWII. -
Hitler becomes ruler of Germany
With the death of German President Paul von Hindenburg, Chancellor Adolf Hitler becomes absolute dictator of Germany under the title of Fuhrer, or “Leader.” The German army took an oath of allegiance to its new commander-in-chief, and hitler promised his people of germany that they would come up in the world -
Germany invades Czechoslovakia
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Germany invades Poland
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Germans invades france
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Attempted german invasion of great britain
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Germany invades the Soviet union
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japanese troops invade pearl harbor hawaii
