2. Germany and the Soviet Union met in Aug 1939 to draw up a treaty so that the two nations would not attack each other Germany did not want to fight a two front war Soviet Union wasn’t quite ready for war Poland and Baltic nations were divided up

3. The NAZIS invaded Poland on Sept. 1 st The NAZIS used blitzkrieg tactics Britain immediately declared war on Germany – Sep 3, 1939

4. W. L. M. King declares war one week after Britain Prime Minister King promised that conscription would not be required

5. As Germany advanced into Belgium in 1940, French and British troops had to retreat to the beaches of Dunkirk They found themselves trapped on the shore 900 ships sailed from England, rescuing 340 000 soldiers

7. Germany will occupy much of the north and west of France “Independent” Vichy government created but driven by Germany

8. Hitler wanted to control the air so he could prepare for an attack by water, destroying the British Navy British were outnumbered 3 to 1 But they had the advantage of radar and geography A German bomber squadron got lost and accidentally bombed civilians in London British PM Churchill retaliated by bombing Berlin

10. Hitler stopped bombing RAF airfields and ordered daylight bombing raids on London (blitz) This shifted focus allowed the RAF to train and rebuild its strength, and Hitler would lose this important battle.