September 30, 1938

This was an agreement that meant that Czechoslovakia must surrender its border regions and defenses to Nazi Germany

March 23, 1933

A law passed by the German Reichstag that allowed Hitler to assume dictatorial powers

Nov 9, 1938 – Nov 10, 1938

An event where Nazi leaders released a series of pogroms towards the Jewish population in Germany

• Pogroms ~ A mob attack, either approved or condoned by authorities, against the persons and property of a religious, racial, or national minority

Sep 1, 1939 – Oct 6, 1939

An attack on Poland by Nazi Germany that marked the start of World War II

June 28, 1919

This was an agreement signed between Germany and the Allied Nations that ended WWI and required Germany to pay reparations

May 10, 1940 – June 25, 1940

Germany's invasion of France that introduced new war tactics that are still currently being used

May 20, 1940

The creation of the largest Nazi concentration camp

Hitler sent anyone who he believed disrespected Germany here

1941-1945

The persecution of millions of Jews during WWII

July 10, 1940 - Oct 31, 1940

Germany's first major defeat

The successful defense of Great Britain against the German air force

August 23, 1942

An unsuccessful German assault on the Soviet Union

August 23, 1943

Germany's failed attempt to conquer Russia due to delays and the interception of their code

April 30, 1945

Hitler committed suicide after being hunted by Soviet troops