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Keeping their promise, Britain and France declare War on Germany, starting World War II.

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When negotiations broke down between Poland and Germany over the City of Danzig and the Polish Corridor, Hitler invaded Poland.

Picture: Front Page Headlines of The New York Times on 1 September 1939

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Signing of the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact: 23 August 1939

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Signing of the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact: 23 August 1939

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The pact stated that Germany and the Soviet Union would not attack each other and would resolve any problems in a friendly manner. A secret protocol divided Eastern Europe into German and Soviet spheres of influence. With the reassurance that the Soviets would not interfere with Germany's invasion of Poland, Hitler believed he could avoid fighting a war on two fronts.

Cartoon: Political Cartoon on the signing of the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact

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Invasion of Czechslovakia: 16 March 1939

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Invasion of Czechslovakia: 16 March 1939

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After gaining control of the Sudetenland, Hitler set his eyes on the rest of Czechoslovakia. Hitler invaded the rest of Czechoslovakia on 16 March 1939. Neither the Czechs nor the Allies fought back.

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Nazi Germany gains control of the Sudetenland: October 1938

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Nazi Germany gains control of the Sudetenland: October 1938

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The Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia had a largely German population and under the influence of Hitler demanded to be a part of Germany and Hitler threatened to go to war. Initialy, Czech leader Edward Beneš was willing to fight. However, after British and French leaders met with Hitler and Mussolini and signed the Munich Agreement, deciding that the Sudetenland would be given to Germany without consulting the Soviets or the Czechs which had a Mutual Military Assistance Treaty with each other.

Video: Speech by Neville Chamberlain after returning from signing the Munich Agreement.

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Neville Chamberlain returns from Germany with the Munich Agreement

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German Anschluss with Austria: March 1938

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German Anschluss with Austria: March 1938

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Hitler along with many Austrian-born Germans wanted to see Germany and Austria in Political Union. Hitler encouraged Austrian Nazis to pressurise the Austrian Government into agreeing for Anschluss with Germany.  On 13 March 1938 Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany without any conflict or intervention by France and Britain. Hitler now had Austria's resources and army at his disposal.

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The Anschluss (Annexation of Austria by Germany) in 1938. German troops enter Kuf...HD Stock Footage

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Link to order this clip: http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675041763_German-soldiers_soldiers-riding-horses_soldiers-marching_German-flags Historic Stock Footage Archival and Vintage Video Clips in HD. The Anschluss (Annexation of Austria by Germany) in 1938. German troops enter Kufstein, Austria. The Anschluss (Annexation of Austria by Germany) in 1938. Sign reads 'Bundesstaat Oesterreich' (State of Austria).

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German Involvement in the Spanish Civil War: 1937

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German Involvement in the Spanish Civil War: 1937

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Hitler sent soldiers, equipment, and warplanes to support the Spanish Nationalist Forces. This gave Hitler the chance to test his forces and divert attention from his plans to expand into Eastern Europe. The lack of intervention from France and Britain made Hitler view them as weak and in turn make him more aggressive.

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Remilitarisation of the Rhineland: March 1936

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Remilitarisation of the Rhineland: March 1936

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The Treaty of Versailles ordered the permanent demilitarisation of the Rhineland and was accepted by the Weimar Government under the Locarno Treaties in 1925. On 7 March 1936, German troops under orders from Hitler crossed into the Rhineland and remilitarised it. Hitler used the Franco-Soviet Alliance as an excuse saying that Germany was under threat and should be allowed to defend its own borders.

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Held in Geneva Switzerland, the Conference was a failure as the Powers were unable to trust one another to work towards disarmament. Eventually Hitler withdrew from the Conference and the League of Nations.

Picture: David Low, 1937

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Hitler becomes Leader of the Nazi Party: 29 July 1921

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Hitler becomes Leader of the Nazi Party: 29 July 1921

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Through his great oratorical skills and manipulations, Hitler became the leader of the Nazi Party in less than 2 years.

Source: http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/riseofhitler/leader.htm

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The History Place - Rise of Hitler: Hitler Named Leader of Nazi Party

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Part 11 of a complete online histroy, The Rise of Adolf Hitler - From Unknown to Dictator of Germany, at The History Place.

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Hitlers's abilities and the circumstances around him allowed Hitler climb the political ladder and become the Führer of Nazi Germany.

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Hitler joins the Germans Workers' Party: 12 September 1919

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Hitler joins the Germans Workers' Party: 12 September 1919

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Unable to remain in the Army due to the demilitarisation clause, Hitler was originally appointed
Aufklärungskommando
to monitor the German Workers' Party (DAP). However, the founder of the DAP, Anton Drexler's ideology resonated with Hitler. Hitler joined the DAP on invitation from Drexler.

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At the Paris Peace Conference, the victors of World War I met to decide on the terms of peace. Under one of the clauses of the Treaty, Germany was required to demilitarise and its size of the Army was limited to 100,000 men

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During World War I, Hitler served as a Lance Corporal in the German Army and saw combat in the First Battle of Ypres, Battle of the Somme, Battle of Arras and Battle of Passchendaele. During the course of World War I, Hitler first developed his Nazi Ideologt.

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Adolf Hitler was born in    Braunau am Inn,  near to the German Border in Austria-Hungary.

Source: https://img.rt.com/files/2016.05/original/5749a46ec361884f6b8b4580.jpg