War in Europe and Pacific by Jocelyn Fry

Rhineland, Germany

19440_24 — 2025-04-30 17:16:45 UTC

In 1936 Germany reoccupied Rhineland, taking it's first steps to unite all German speaking people. Into a "Greater Germany."

Poland Border (Gdańsk)

19440_24 — 2025-04-30 17:22:32 UTC

The German army invaded the Poland border. 2 days after the attack, Britian and France declared a war, the start of World War II.

Norway

19440_24 — 2025-04-30 17:25:04 UTC

This is where the British forces were stationed.

Paris, France

19440_24 — 2025-04-30 17:28:37 UTC

German forces seized Paris in June 1940

London, UK

19440_24 — 2025-04-30 17:34:28 UTC

The Battle of Britain lasted from June to October 1940. There were many bombings, especially in London. Nearly 1,500 people were killed due to the bombs.

Manchuria

19440_24 — 2025-05-06 17:16:56 UTC

Japan invaded Manchuria and made it an independent Japanese state.

Brussels, Belgium

19440_24 — 2025-05-06 17:21:07 UTC

In November 1937, leaders of 18 nations met in Brussles to discuss ways of ending the conflict between Japan and China. Japan didn't show up to the conference, and said the western nations had no business in their affairs.