Map by Caitie Sullivan

Munich Agreement

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Hitler's demand for the Sudetenland. As promised Hitler would not occupy any more territory in Czechoslovakia.

Germany Attacks Poland

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August 1939, as the Nazi Germany Army and the Solviet Union signed a nonaggression pact. September 1, Germany crossed the border into Poland as Hitler had gone to far

Germany invades France

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April 1940, German forces invade Denmark and Norway quickly defeating both. Next Germany invaded France Jun 1940, and the Germans won. But some of the French still decided to fight on

Japan invades China

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As Japan had strong powers and China facing most certain defeat they decided to retreat to the more remote part of China. The Long March as many were killed.

Japan takes action

15714_28 — 2025-04-30 17:17:32 UTC

They had a powerful military. China was a attractive target. 1931 as China was troubled with fighting Japan invades Chinese province of Manchuria and mad it and independence state and it was controlled completely

The 18 Nations meet

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November 1937 leaders of the 18 Nations met to try and discuss the conflict between Japan and China. It had a little effect on Japan but Japan refused to attend the conference and claimed that western nations had no business mending in its affairs.

Tensions Rise

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December 1937, Japanese warplanes sank U.S gun boats killing 3 Americans and wounding nearly 30. President Roosevelt condemned the attack, but Japan apologized and the two nations settled the matter peacefully.