The 1940's
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Jan.16, 1915
The Zimmerman Telegram reveals Germany's proposal to Mexico to make war with the US.
1918
Hitler is blinded during a gas attack by British in Ypres before the end of WWI. He was disappointed by the eventual surrender of Germany, so he and other nationalists blame German Jews and Marxists for his perceived betrayal.
Sep. 1919
Hitler joins the German Workers' Party.
1920
The Nazi Party is formed, with Hitler giving emotional speeches between February and March.
July 29
As an effective speaker, Hitler is named leader of the Nazi Party, earning the title der Führer.
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Sep. 18, 1921
Hungary becomes part of the League of Nations. Hungary would later join Germany on WWII against the Soviet Union.
Nov. 8,1923
Nazis, led by Hitler try to overthrow the German government but fail, this was known as the Beer.
Apr. 24, 1926
The Soviet Union and Germany sign the Treaty of Berlin, which allow either country to remain neutral if one or the other is attacked by another country.
1929
The Great Depression begins in the US and spreads worldwide.
Jan. 30, 1932
German President Hindenberg appoints Hitler as Chancellor and ousting Von Scleichler.
Mar. 23, 1932
The Enabling Act of 1933 approved by the German government gave Hitler unlimited power. This allowed him to be dictator in Germany.
Jan. 26, 1933
Poland and Germany agree to sign the ten year German-Polish Non-Aggresion Pact. Five years after signing the pact, Germany invades Poland without much resistance.
Aug 2, 1934
After a long wait, Hitler receives the Führer of Germany title, making him chancellor and head of state.
Oct 25, 1936
Germany signs a treaty with Italy and Japan. The alliance would later be the main antagonists during WWII.
Dec 1
The Hitler Youth, a paramilitary Nazi group, expanded to 5 million members. The group makes it mandatory for boys between the age of 10-18 to join.
Jan. 27, 1938
In an attempt to better the British Royal Navy, Hitler gives the approval for Plan Z. The plan was a 5 year project aimed at expanding the Nazi German navy fleet by 1944.
Sep. 1, 1939
World War II begins when Nazi Germany invades Poland. France and Britain declare war on Germany.
Sep. 4
Right at the beginning of the war, the US declares its neutrality and organizes the Neutrality Patrol. The patrol was aimed to monitor warlike movements along the coasts of the western hemisphere.
1940
The 1940 Winter Olympics had to be cancelled because of WWII.
Oct. 12, 1939
Nazi soldier Adolf Eichmann, one of Hitler's commanders, begin the deportation of Jews (aka the Holocaust) from Austria and Czechoslovakia to send them into prisoner camps in Poland.
May 10
Nazi Germany make more bold moves by invading Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
June 22, 1940
Germany invades the Soviet Union, this was named Operation Barbarossa. The US gives the Soviet Union a $40 million credit to help battle Germany.
Dec. 7, 1941
Japanese attack Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, a territory of the US. The United States dc.ares war against Japan.
Dec. 11
Adolf Hitler declares war on the United States.
July 1943
British and US troops invade Italy and land in Secily.
June 6, 1943
Allies invade and regain Europe on D-Day, known as the greatest military invasion in history beginning with the Normandy Landings.
1944
The 1944 Summer Olympics had to be cancelled because of WWII.
1944
* British bombing of Hamburg from September 1939 - April 1945 created a firestorm killing more than 100,000.
April 30, 1944
Knowing all was lost, Adolf Hitler commits suicide.
May 1, 1944
The end of WWII in Europe when Germany start surrendering.
July 16, 1945
The infamous Manhatten Prodject detonates the world's first atomic bomb.
Aug. 6, 1945
The first atomic bomb is dropped on Hiroshima and 2 days later on Nagasaki.
Aug. 14, 1945
Japan surrenders and completes the end of World War II.
Sep. 2, 1945
Japanese representatives sign terms of surrender on the USS Missouri.
September, 1945
The United States divide the Korean peninsula along the 38th Parallel, creating the North and South Korea's.
Nov. 20, 1945
Nuremburg Trials begin in Germany, prosecuting leaders of Nazi Germany.
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