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Invasion of the Rhineland
German military forced themselves into the Rhineland. This violated the terms of the treaty of Versailles -
The Anschluss with Austria
Germany and Austria became united. This also violated the terms of the treaty of Versailles. -
The Munich Conference
The British and French prime ministers signed the Munich pact, giving Germany parts (and eventually) of Czechoslovakia. -
Invasion of Poland
By Germany invading Poland it sparked the start of WW2. -
Allied Declaration of war
Great Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand responed to Nazi Germany invading Poland by Declaring war. -
Australia Declares War
Australia found Nazi Germany as a threat as Germany and Japan became allies. So Australia declared war alomg side Britain, France and New Zealand. -
Siege of Tobruk
The siege started on the 10th of April when Tobruk was attacked by an Italian- German force, continuing until the 27th of November, when relieved by Allied army. -
Japanese Bomb Darwin
This was the first and largest single attack ever mounted by a foreign power on Australia causing many casualties. -
Japanese subs attack Sydney
Submarines belonging to the Japanese navy made a series of attacks on the cities of Sydney and Newcastle. -
Kokado Track Campaign
The campaign consisted of a series of battles fought between July 21 and November 16 between the Japanese and Allied- Australian forces in what then was Australian territory of Papua.