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German Occupation of Czechloslovakia
Nazi Germany is given control over the Sudetenland in Czechloslovakia, and they then take over the rest of the rest of the Country. They are given this in hope that war can be avoided -
The Soviet-Nazi Pact (Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact)
Nazi Germany and Soviet Union sign a pact on non-agression,as well as agreements to the division of smaller European countries -
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the Invasion of Poland
German Nazis and the Soviet Union invade Poland successfully and decide to split up the land. This marks the beginning of World War Two. -
Canada Enters the War
Seven days after WWII starts with Great Britain and France declaring war on Nazi Germany, the Canadian Government follows suit by declaring war on Nazi Germany. -
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Phony War (Sitzkrieg)
This was a period on general inactivity during WWII. War had been declared on both sides, but there was little activity. -
Germany Invades Norway, Denmark, Holland and Belgium
Germany wanted to prevent Allied occupation of Norway and Denmark. They invaded first, and got control over both countries quickly. Norway also had many natural resources thaat were essential for Germany's war effort. -
Invasion of France
Nazi Germany begins her invasion of France. They use a new type of fighting called "Blitzkrieg", or 'Lightning War'. -
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Miracle at Dunkirk
During the battle of France, many Allied troops are surrounded and stuck in the French city of Dunkirk. Hitler Controversially ordered a halt, which gave over 350,000 allied troops time to evacuate. -
The Fall of France
France signs an armistice with Nazi Germany, which agrees to Nazi control of France. -
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Battle of Britain
At this point of the war, the Nazi War Machine looked unstoppable. Hitler decided to have bombing raids on Great Britain to force them into an armistice. The Brits defeated the germans, and this was viewed as the turning point of the war. -
Operation Barbarossa
Nazi Germany opens up the eastern front and invades the Soviet Union, despite a pact of non-agression. Nazi Wermacht push all the way to Moscow, until a Soviet counter-attack turns them away. Over 3 million Soviet POWs are taken;many of whom never return. -
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
The Imperial Japanese Airforce stages an attack on the US Naval Base in Hawaii. Crippled the Amican Navy, but it was repaired. This led to America's enterance into the war -
Nazi Germany's Empire 1942
This is a picture of Nazi Germany's Empire at the beginning of WWII
