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Germany begins to appeal to Sudetenland Germans, which then persuades the government to join Germany to maintain peace.
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Germany begins to appeal to Sudetenland Germans, which then persuades the government to join Germany to maintain peace.
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On this date, the treaty of Versailles was signed by Germany, putting out the flames of WWII but sparking the beginning of WWII. Germany was severely and unfairly handicapped by this treaty, having to pay for the reparations of WWI far more than any of the other European Nations.
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At this time, Mussolini becomes the fascist leader of Italy, creating a totalitarian government that became a participant in WWII.
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Stalin begins his campaign for modernizing Russia. The plans were harsh and had exorbitant quotas for workers to fulfill.
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Stalin succeeds Lenin as the leader of the Soviet Union, plunging Russia into a time of development and terror.
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At this date, one of the more notorious nazi camps became operational.
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Adolf Hitler takes control of Germany and begins an aggressive nazi expansion into Europe.
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In Nuremberg, the Nazis finally bring into being their doctrines regarding race, most famously regarding Jews, effectively ending minority rights and entitlement to being treated decently in society.
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The Spanish Civil War was a conflict fought between the Spanish government and rebels supported by fascists.
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Germany annexes Austria pre-WWII.
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The "Night of Broken Glass" was the time in which a series of violent anti-Jewish acts were taken by the Nazis, killing many, plundering and destroying Jewish property, etc.
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The Spanish Civil War was a conflict fought between the Spanish government and rebels supported by fascists.
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Germany and the Soviet Union both agree to remain on unopposing terms for ten years.
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Gemany begins WWII by invading Poland to make aggressive terriotorial gains. Hitler tested the blitzkrieg strategy here.
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Germany half invades, half cows Denmark into surrendering. Norway resists German rule with guerilla-esque warfare.
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The most famous Nazi Death and Concentration camp is opened, where thousands of undesirables are executed and subjected to horrific conditions.
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Germany attempts to seize the Soviet Union's natural wealth, breaking their alliance with them in the process. This operation sends them down the road of defeat.
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The Japanese begin the attack on Pearl Harbor, which was not expecting an attack. Pearl Harbor suffers gigantic damage, and the attack significantly destroys much of the U.S. Navy. After the attack, the U.S. waxes the japanese.
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British forces finally defeat German forces in North Africa. The German general, Erwin Rommel, is forced to retreat until the Allies eventually win. Hitler's commands don't help at all.
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Many consider this German initiative to be the turning point in the war. In a massive fight, the Russians and Germans fought for months, fighting which notably severly killed off vast portions of the German army.
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Many consider this German initiative to be the turning point in the war. In a massive fight, the Russians and Germans fought for months, fighting which notably severly killed off vast portions of the German army.
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U.S. forces stage an attack on the beaches of Normandy, losing many but taking the Nazi stronghold.
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Part of German offensive, was heavily reliant on tanks, soldiers and artillery, which suffered. American troops also suffered, sustaining more losses then any other American campaign in the war.
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Part of German offensive, was heavily reliant on tanks, soldiers and artillery, which suffered. American troops also suffered, sustaining more losses then any other American campaign in the war.
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Soviet forces happen upon Auschwitz and free the prisoners there, who had suffered at the Nazi's hands.
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The meeting of the leaders of America, Britain and Russia, to discuss how to remake the world after WWII.
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Germany finally surrenders when the fight comes to their doorstep and Adolf Hitler commits suicide. WWII in Europe ends.
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Trials are held for German higher-ups, in order to determine their guilt of committing crimes against humanity. The issues are complex and multifaceted.
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Trials are held for German higher-ups, in order to determine their guilt of committing crimes against humanity. The issues are complex and multifaceted.