Geography of WWII Hitler’s Step to War
Map of the World
Map of Europe
Map of Japan
Hitler’s Goals To abolish the Treaty of Versailles To expand German Territory To defeat Communism
Introduction of the British Neville Chamberlain (England)-Prime Minister at this time
Hitler’s Steps to War Conscription (calling men to the army) & re-armament 1935 Britain and France do nothing
Steps to War Invaded the Rhineland 1936 Britain and France do nothing
Steps to War Took over Austria 1938 Britain and France do nothing Adolf Hitler receives a hero’s welcome in Austria German troops march into Austria 1938
Steps cont. Munich Agreement Hitler tries to take over Sudetenland 1938. England and Germany make the Munich Agreement If they allow Hitler to have Sudetenland he would stop invading counties
Step’s Continue Took over Czechoslovakia 1939 Britain and France do nothing but promise Poland protection if Hitler invades
Non-Aggression Pact German/Russian Non-Aggression Pact Hitler wants Poland Decided to make a treaty with Russia as a way to stop Britain and France from retaliating Promises not to invade Russia.
War Declared Hitler invades Poland 1939- Britain finally declares war on Germany but do not send troops.
Germany’s Land
Appeasement Why doesn’t Britain and France stop Hitler when he first breaks the Treaty of Versailles? Appeasement- Accepting demands in order to void conflict. Was it a good choice?