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Mussolini takes over Italian Government.

Oct 31, 1922

More Info Benito Mussolini was asked in 1922 to create a new government and in 1925 was appointed as the leader of this government. References: History.com,. 'Mussolini Founds The Fascist Party — History.Com This Day In History — 3/23/1919'. N.p., 1839. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.
Stephen Hicks, Ph.D.,. 'Mussolini And Kant On War And The Sacrifice Of Individuals'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015.

Beer Hall Putsch

Nov 8, 1923

More Info The Beer Hall Putsch was Hitlers attempt to overthrow the Weimar Republic References: Ushmm.org,. 'Beer Hall Putsch (Munich Putsch)'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'The Beer Hall Putsch Of 1923'. N.p., 2015. Web. 22 Feb. 2015.

Kellog-Briand Pact

Aug 27, 1928

More info This pact was made to outlaw war after the 1st world war. References: BOOK OF DAYS TALES,. 'Kellogg-Briand Pact - BOOK OF DAYS TALES'. N.p., 2013. Web. 17 Feb. 2015.
History.state.gov,. 'The Kellogg-Briand Pact, 1928 - 1921–1936 - Milestones - Office Of The Historian'. N.p., 2015. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.

U.S. Stock Market Crash

Oct 29, 1929

More info Investors traded 19 million shares on the New york stock exchange in one day, Causing the crash of the market. References: Thebubblebubble.com,. 'Historic Stock Market Crashes, Bubbles & Financial Crises |'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Crash, 1929. 'Stock Market Crash Of 1929 - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.

Japan Invades Manchuria

Sep 19, 1931

More info Japan invades Manchuria, a city on the eastern border of China. League of nations allows this to happen. References: prezi.com,. 'European & Pacific Campaign'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015.
Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Manchuria 1931'. N.p., 2015. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.

Hitler becomes Germany's Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

More info President Paul Von Hindenburg names Hitler Chancellor of the Nazi party. References: WeAreTheFantasticFive,. '1933-34 1963-64'. N.p., 2011. Web. 17 Feb. 2015.
History.com,. 'Adolf Hitler Is Named Chancellor Of Germany — History.Com This Day In History — 1/30/1933'. N.p., 1948. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.

Japan withdraws from The League of Nations

Feb 24, 1933

More info Japan leaves the league of nations even after many requests for them to not after the assembly blamed Japan for what happened in Manchuria. References: Japanfocus.org,. 'Japan's Pan-Asianism And The Legitimacy Of Imperial World Order, 1931-1945 | The Asia-Pacific Journal'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Johndclare.net,. N.p., 2015. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.

Nazi's reach a political majority in Germany

Mar 5, 1933

More info Elections were held 2 months after Hitler was named chancellor and these showed that nazis were the leading party in Germany. References: Weimar Republic,. 'Why The Weimar Republic Failed?'. N.p., 2012. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Nazi Rule'. N.p., 2015. Web. 23 Feb. 2015.

First anti-semitic law is passed in Germany

Apr 7, 1933

More info On this day the Nazi Regime passes a law that excludes Jews from civil services. References: Edwardvictor.com,. 'Anti-Jewish Legislation'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Antisemitic Legislation 1933–1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

The night of the long knives

Jun 30, 1934

More info This was a series of political murders commited by the nazi regime References: Alpha History: Nazi Germany,. 'The Night Of The Long Knives'. N.p., 2012. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - World War II In Europe Timeline: June 30, 1934 - The Night Of The Long Knives'. N.p., 2015. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.

Creation of the Nuremberg Laws

Jan 1, 1935

More info These laws were created to discriminate against jewish people living in Germany. References: Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - Triumph Of Hitler: The Nuremberg Laws'. N.p., 2015. Web. 27 Feb. 2015. Worldwar2headquarters.com,. 'German WWII Poster - Nuremberg Laws And Classification Of Jews'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015.

Hitler openly announces to his cabinet he will defy the Treaty of Versailles

Mar 1, 1935

More info Hitler said in his mein kampf that he would openly defy the treaty of versailles and he then in built up his army defying the treaty. References: Oldmagazinearticles.com,. 'VERSAILLES TREATY VIOLATIONS 1930 - Article Preview - Old Magazine Articles'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Johndclare.net,. 'Gerbreaks'. N.p., 2015. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.

Hitler militarizes the Rhineland

Mar 7, 1935

More info Adolf Hitler defied the treaty of versailles by sending troops to the demilitarized zone on the Rhine river. References: Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - Triumph Of Hitler: Nazis March Into The Rhineland'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. History.com,. 'Hitler Reoccupies The Rhineland — History.Com This Day In History — 3/7/1936'. N.p., 1876. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.

Italy invades Ethiopia

Oct 3, 1935

More info Under the rule of Benito Mussolini, Italy invades Ethiopia and the league of nations does nothing to stop it. References: Historycentral.com,. 'Italy Invades Ethiopia'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Italo-Ethiopian War | 1935-1936'. N.p., 2014. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.

Rape of Nanking

Dec 13, 1937

More info Japan's army marched into China's capital city, Nanking, they then went on to rape and murder 300,000 people. References: Rees, Jasper. 'City Of Life And Death | Film Reviews, News & Interviews | The Arts Desk'. Theartsdesk.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Historyplace.com,. 'The History Place - Genocide In The 20Th Century: Rape Of Nanking 1937-38'. N.p., 2015. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.

Germany annexes Austria

Mar 12, 1938

More Info On this day Germany and Austria are unified willingly. References: Ushmm.org,. 'Austria'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. WW2DB,. 'Annexation Of Austria'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Hitler demands the Sudetenland from Czechoslokia

Apr 24, 1938

More info Germany demands the northern part of Czhechoslovakia is annexed to him. References: Mr Hinds' History,. 'The Munich Crisis'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Network, The. 'Sept. 30, 1938 | Hitler Granted The Sudentenland By Britain, France And Italy'. The Learning Network. N.p., 2011. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Munich Conference

Sep 29, 1938

More info This conference would grant Germany the annexation of the Sudetenland. References: Germanhistorydocs.ghi-dc.org,. 'GHDI - Image'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Historytoday.com,. 'The Munich Conference | History Today'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Kristallnacht

Nov 9, 1938

More info 2 days of organized attacks against Jewish residence in Germany. References: Aptowitzer, Elana, and Elana Aptowitzer. 'INJUSTICE: 75 Years Since Kristallnacht, Nazis Still Roam Free'. Landmark Report. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Kristallnacht: A Nationwide Pogrom, November 9–10, 1938'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

EInsteins letter to FDR "The Manhattan Project"

Aug 2, 1939

More info Albert Einstein sent a letter to the united states president to inform him of the dangers of atomic weapons. References: Nuclearweaponarchive.org,. 'The Manhattan Project'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Ushistory.org,. 'The Manhattan Project [Ushistory.Org]'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Molotov-Ribbentrop PAct

Aug 23, 1939

More info Pact between U.S.S.R to not fight against each other if war happens. References: Estonia.usembassy.gov,. 'Speeches And Articles | Embassy Of The United States Tallinn, Estonia'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. (www.dw.de), Deutsche. 'Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact: A 'Honeymoon' For Two Dictators | Europe | DW.DE | 23.08.2014'. DW.DE. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Nazi Invasion of Poland

Sep 1, 1939

More info Nazi Germany invades Poland and defeats them within weeks. References: Fold3.com, Nazi. 'Nazi Invasion Of Poland.Jpg - Fold3.Com'. Fold3.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Ushmm.org,. 'Invasion Of Poland, Fall 1939'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Evacuation of Dunkirk

May 27, 1940

More info This was the evacuation of allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk France References: Rania.co.uk,. 'Rania - A Dunkirk Little Ship'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. History.com,. 'British Evacuation Of Dunkirk Turns Savage As Germans Commit Atrocity — History.Com This Day In History — 5/27/1940'. N.p., 1941. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

France surrenders

Jun 22, 1940

More info This German invasion of France was succesful and allowed Germany full control of france. References: Fold3.com, France. 'France Surrenders To Germany.Jpg - Fold3.Com'. Fold3.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. History.com,. 'France To Surrender — History.Com This Day In History — 6/17/1940'. N.p., 1885. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Battle of Britain

Jul 10, 1940

More info This was a battle fought in the skies over Britain against the Germand air force. The British won this battle. References: Rafmuseum.org.uk,. 'Introduction To The Phases Of The Battle | History Of The Battle Of Britain | Exhibitions & Displays | Research | RAF Museum'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Battle Of Britain - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

The Tripartite Pact

Sep 27, 1940

More info This pact was signed by Germany, Italy, and Japan to become allies. References: Ww2incolor.com,. 'Dramatic Photos - Tripartite Pact'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. History.com,. 'The Tripartite Pact Is Signed By Germany, Italy, And Japan — History.Com This Day In History — 9/27/1940'. N.p., 1779. Web. 2 Mar. 2015.

Lend Lease Act

Mar 11, 1941

More info This act would allow the U.S.A to lend other nations arms and other defence materials. References: Americaslibrary.gov,. 'Senate Passed A Supplemental Lend-Lease Bill'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Lend-Lease Act - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.

Operation Barbarossa

Jun 22, 1941

More info Hitler launches his invasion into eastern europe. Known as hitler's biggest mistake. References: Matinsalo, Sauli. 'Operation Barbarossa, 1941'. Old Picz. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Stalingrad, Battle. 'Operation Barbarossa - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 6 Mar. 2015.

Bombing of Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

More info Hundreds of japanese fighter planes attack the amarican naval base at Pearl harbor near Honolulu Hawaii. References: Apfn.org,. 'THE PEARL HARBOR DECEPTION'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Harbor, Attack. 'Pearl Harbor - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 8 Mar. 2015.

Creation of the United Nations

Jan 1, 1942

More info FDR and Winston Churchill issue a declaration with signing of 26 other countries to create a postwar peacekeeping organization. References: Russiancouncil.ru,. 'RIAC :: Heidi Tworek: We Would Like To Encourage Interest In The History Of The United Nations'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. created, United. 'United Nations Created - Jan 01, 1942 - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.

The Wannsee Conference and the Final Solution

Jan 20, 1942

More info At this meeting in Berlin, 15 German leaders met to decide what the final fate of the Jews were. References: Ushmm.org,. 'Wannsee Conference And The "Final Solution"'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015.

Bataan Death March

Apr 9, 1942

More info When the Bataan Peninsula fell under the control of the Japanese, Thousands of Filipino's and U.S. troops were forced to march in extreme heat and It caused many to die. References: Nydailynews.com,. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Bataan Death March - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 8 Mar. 2015.

Doolittle Raid

Apr 18, 1942

More info This was an American air raid on the Japanese capital of Tokyo. 50 Japanese people died and 400 were injured. References: Navy.mil,. 'Course To Midway - Captain Thomas H. Dryer USN'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Uss-hornet.org,. 'The Doolittle Raid - WORLD WAR II - Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet Museum'. N.p., 2015. Web. 8 Mar. 2015.

Battle of Midway

Jun 4, 1942

More info The U.S. defeated the Japanese in a naval battle inflicting devastating damage on the Japanese fleet. References:Encyclopedia Britannica,. 'Battle Of Midway | World War II'. N.p., 2014. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Battle Of Midway - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 8 Mar. 2015.

Battle of Stalingrad

Aug 23, 1942

More info The succesful defense of the city of Stalingrad from the Germans by the Soviets. References: Ww2today.com,. '15Th October 1942: The Unrelenting Battle For Stalingrad Continues'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Stalingrad, Battle. 'Battle Of Stalingrad - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.

Operation Torch

Nov 8, 1942

More info This was the Brtitish-American invasion of Northern Africa. References: Africa, El. 'El Alamein And Operation Torch: The Road To Berlin Began In Africa - WAR HISTORY ONLINE'. WAR HISTORY ONLINE. N.p., 2012. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Operation Torch'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.

Island Hopping

Nov 16, 1942

More info This U.S. strategy was to maintain military bases across multiple islands lined across the Pacific Ocean. References: Herndonapush.wikispaces.com,. 'HERNDONAPUSH - Island Hopping'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. U-s-history.com,. 'Island Hopping'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.

Operation Overlord and D-Day

Jun 6, 1944

More info This was the allied invasion of France and plans overthrow the Nazi regime in France. References: Calistaprivilege.com,. 'Private Tour D-Day Landing Beaches'. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'Operation Overlord'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.

Operation Valkyrie

Jul 20, 1944

More info This was supposed to keep order but was turned into an assassination attempt of Hitler and attempted overthrow of the Nazi Regime. References: Widerstand/AFP, Gedenkst�tte. ''Wolfschanze': Bunkerreste Als Touristenmagnet'. stern.de. N.p., 2015. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Jewishvirtuallibrary.org,. 'Operation Valkyrie - The "July Plot" To Assassinate Hitler | Jewish Virtual Library'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.

Discovery of Majdanek

Jul 23, 1944

More info Majdanek Was located at Lublin, Poland. It was completely unhidden from Public view. This was the first camp to be liberated by the Allies. References: Camp, Majdanek. 'Majdanek Death Camp: Topic, Pictures And Information - Fold3.Com'. Fold3.com. N.p., 2011. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Jewishvirtuallibrary.org,. 'Majdanek: History & Overview | Jewish Virtual Library'. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.

Battle of the Bulge

Dec 16, 1944

More info German offensive attack to recapture the harbor of Antwerp References: Mail Online,. 'Vivid New Battle Of The Bulge References: Photos Offer Never-Before-Seen Look At The War-Weary Soldiers Braving The Frigid Weather As They Fight Off Nazi Germany. Bulge, Battle. 'Battle Of The Bulge - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 9 Mar. 2015.

Hitler's suicide

Apr 30, 1945

More info As the allies surround Germany, Hitler goes into his bunker in Berlin and kills himself and his wife kills herself References: Shelly Barclay. 'Operation Myth: The Soviet Union's Investigation Of Adolf Hilter's Death - Historic Mysteries'. Historic Mysteries. N.p., 2010. Web. 17 Feb. 2015. Death, and Adolf bunker. 'Adolf Hitler Commits Suicide

V-E Day

May 8, 1945

More info Nazi Germany gives its full and unconditional surrender. This marks the end of the european part of the war. References: Www1.toronto.ca,. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. Historylearningsite.co.uk,. 'VE Day'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.

Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Aug 6, 1945

More info An american B-29 bomber dropped the first ever deployed atomic bomb on Hiroshima killing 80,000 people and 3 days later dropped one more on Nagasaki. References: Roland, Allen. 'Requiem For Children Of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Vietnam, Iraq And Afghanistan'. Veterans Today. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Bombing Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki

V-J Day

Aug 14, 1945

More info Japan surrenders unconditionally following the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki ending the war in the pacific. References: Pdxretro.com,. 'VJ-DAY ON THIS DATE IN 1945 | PDX RETRO'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'V-J Day - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 11 Mar. 2015.

The Nurember Trials

Nov 20, 1945

More info These were a series of 13 trials held in Nurember, Germany. The point of these trials were to bring justice to German high ranking officials. References: Bloomfield, Sara. 'Op-Ed: From The Nuremberg And Eichmann Trials, A Challenge For Today'. Jewish Telegraphic Agency. N.p., 2011. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. HISTORY.com,. 'Nuremberg Trials - World War II - HISTORY.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Mar. 2015.

The Japanese War Crime Trials

May 3, 1946

More info These were trials held in Tokyo,Japan. 28 men were accused of commiting war crimes and the point of the trials was to bring them justice. References: Linder, Doug. 'Tokyo War Crimes Trials (1946-48): Bibliography And Selectedlinks'. Law2.umkc.edu. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. begins, Japanese. 'Japanese War Crimes Trial Begins - May 03, 1946 - HISTORY.Com'. HISTORY.com. N.p., 2015.

Start of Cold War

Mar 12, 1947

More info The cold war was a rivalry between the U.S.S.R and the U.S.A that lasted until the U.S.S.R disbanded. References: CNN,. 'The History Of The Cold War - CNN.Com'. N.p., 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2015. Today I Found Out,. 'How Did The Cold War Start And End?'. N.p., 2013. Web. 12 Mar. 2015.