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The invasion of the Rhineland
Hitler sent German troops into the Rhineland, breaking the terms of the Treaty of Versailles -
The Anschluss with Austria
Hitler announces a union between Germany and Austria. Austria became just another part of Germany under the control of the Nazis. -
The Munich Conference
Munich Conference. During a conference held in Munich it was agreed that Germany was permitted to take a region of Czechslovakia known as "sudetenland". The agreement was between Germany, France, The United Kingdom and Italy. -
The invasion of Poland
Germany invaded Poland.
1.5 million German troops were involved in the invasion of Poland. They attacked Polish airfields and naval forces at the same time. Hitler wanted Poland to be occupid by "racially uperior" Germans. -
Australia joins in on WWII
Australia's Prime Minister Robert Gordan Menzies announces threw commerical radio stations that Australia will be joining in on WWII -
The Allied Declaration of War
The Ailres declare war on Nazi Germany. Hitler said the invasion of Poland was a defensive move, but Britian, France, Australia and New Zealnd did not believe him and therefore declared war when Germany refused to leave Poland. -
Battle of Britian
Some Australian pilots joined their commenwealth partners in the Battle of Britian. This battle remains one of the most famous battle to happen during in WWII -
Japenese forces attack Sydney harbour
In the late afternoon of 31 May 1942 three Japenese submarines each launched a Type A midget submarine for an attack on shipping in Sydney Harbour. This was the first WWII was bought to Australia. -
Kokoda Track
Japenese land forces try to reach port Moresby using the Kokoda Track but were stopped by Australian troops. -
Japan Surrenders, war over for Australia
Japan finally accepted the allies demands for an unconditional surrender. This meant the war was final over for Australia.
