1. Key Dates 1939

2. 1939 March 15/16 - Nazi troops seize Czechoslovakia (Jewish pop. 350,000). Sept 1, 1939 - Nazis invade Poland (Jewish pop. 3.35 million, the largest in Europe). Beginning of SS activity in Poland. Sept 3, 1939 - England and France declare war on Germany. Sept 17, 1939 - Soviet troops invade eastern Poland.

3. 1939 Sept 29, 1939 - Nazis and Soviets divide up Poland. Over two million Jews reside in Nazi controlled areas, leaving 1.3 million in the Soviet area. Nazis begin euthanasia on sick and disabled in Germany. In Oct - Nazis begin euthanasia on sick and disabled in Germany. Nazis begin euthanasia on sick and disabled in Germany.Nazis begin euthanasia on sick and disabled in Germany. Oct 26, 1939 - Forced labor decree issued for Polish Jews aged 14 to 60

4. 1939 Nov 23, 1939 - Yellow stars required to be worn by Polish Jews over age 10. Adolf Eichmann In Dec - Adolf Eichmann takes over section IV B4 of the Gestapo dealing solely with Jewish affairs and evacuations.(THIS IS HOW HE BECOMES THE DESK TOP KILLER) Adolf EichmannAdolf Eichmann