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Germany Annexes the Sudetenland
Germany begins to appeal to Sudetenland Germans, which then persuades the government to join Germany to maintain peace. -
Germany annexes the Sudetenland
Germany begins to appeal to Sudetenland Germans, which then persuades the government to join Germany to maintain peace. -
Treaty of Versailles
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. -
Mussolini Comes to Power in Italy
At this time, Mussolini becomes the fascist leader of Italy, creating a totalitarian government that became a participant in WWII. -
Stalin Launches the First of his Five-Year Plans
Stalin begins his campaign for modernizing Russia. The plans were harsh and had exorbitant quotas for workers to fulfill. -
Stalin Becomes the Soviet Premier
Stalin succeeds Lenin as the leader of the Soviet Union, plunging Russia into a time of development and terror. -
Dachau Opens
At this date, one of the more notorious nazi camps became operational. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor
Adolf Hitler takes control of Germany and begins an aggressive nazi expansion into Europe. -
Nuremberg Laws Pass
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. -
Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War was a conflict fought between the Spanish government and rebels supported by fascists. -
Austrian Anschluss
Germany annexes Austria pre-WWII. -
Kristallnacht
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. -
Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War was a conflict fought between the Spanish government and rebels supported by fascists. -
Nazi-Soviet Pact Signed
Germany and the Soviet Union both agree to remain on unopposing terms for ten years. -
Germany Invades Poland
Gemany begins WWII by invading Poland to make aggressive terriotorial gains. Hitler tested the blitzkrieg strategy here. -
Germany Invades Norway and Denmark
Germany half invades, half cows Denmark into surrendering. Norway resists German rule with guerilla-esque warfare. -
Auschwitz is Opened
The most famous Nazi Death and Concentration camp is opened, where thousands of undesirables are executed and subjected to horrific conditions. -
Germany Invades the Soviet Union
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. -
Pearl Harbor is Attacked by the Japanese
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. -
British defeat the Germans at El Alamein
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. -
Battle of Stalingrad
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. -
Battle of Stalingrad
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. -
D-Day
U.S. forces stage an attack on the beaches of Normandy, losing many but taking the Nazi stronghold. -
Battle of the Bulge
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. -
Battle of the Bulge
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. -
Auschwitz is Liberated
Soviet forces happen upon Auschwitz and free the prisoners there, who had suffered at the Nazi's hands. -
Yalta Conference
The meeting of the leaders of America, Britain and Russia, to discuss how to remake the world after WWII. -
Germany Surrenders
Germany finally surrenders when the fight comes to their doorstep and Adolf Hitler commits suicide. WWII in Europe ends. -
Trials at Nuremberg
Trials are held for German higher-ups, in order to determine their guilt of committing crimes against humanity. The issues are complex and multifaceted. -
Trials at Nuremberg
Trials are held for German higher-ups, in order to determine their guilt of committing crimes against humanity. The issues are complex and multifaceted.