Time Line by Sol Varela

1919- Treaty of Versailles

solvarela_15 — 2025-10-21 16:59:28 UTC

After World War I, Germany was blamed for the war. The treaty forced it to pay reparations, give up land, and limit its army. This created anger and a desire for revenge in Germany.

1933 – Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany

solvarela_15 — 2025-10-21 17:00:24 UTC

Hitler came to power and began building a totalitarian government. He promised to restore Germany’s power and started to rebuild the army in secret.

1936 – Germany remilitarizes the Rhineland

solvarela_15 — 2025-10-21 17:01:24 UTC

Hitler sent troops into the Rhineland, breaking the Treaty of Versailles. Britain and France did nothing, so Hitler grew stronger.

1938 – Anschluss (Germany takes Austria)

solvarela_15 — 2025-10-21 17:02:44 UTC

Germany joined with Austria. Most Austrians supported it, and again no one stopped Hitler.

September 1938 – Munich Agreement

solvarela_15 — 2025-10-21 17:03:23 UTC

Britain and France let Hitler take the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia to avoid war. This policy was called appeasement.

March 1939 – Germany invades Czechoslovakia

solvarela_15 — 2025-10-21 17:03:50 UTC

Hitler broke his word and took the rest of Czechoslovakia. It became clear that he wanted to conquer Europe.

August 1939 – Nazi-Soviet Pact

solvarela_15 — 2025-10-21 17:04:20 UTC

Germany and the Soviet Union signed a pact promising not to attack each other. They secretly agreed to divide Poland.

September 1, 1939 – Germany invades Poland

solvarela_15 — 2025-10-21 17:04:46 UTC

Germany invaded Poland. Britain and France declared war two days later.