In 1939 Europe was plunged into world war

In 1939, Europe was plunged into world war once again. . . In September 1939, German troops blazed into Poland took over the country. Europe prepared for mass warfare…. . .

What caused World War Two? • There are many different causes of World War Two The failure of the League of Nations Hitler’s attempts to take over Europe Britain and France’s policy of appeasement The failure of the League of Nations Nazi-Soviet Pact in 1939

• Hitler became leader of Germany in 1933. • He was the leader of an extreme party called the Nazis • They got to power during the problems of the depression • They offered answers to get rid of unemployment.

Get rid of the Treaty of Versailles Expand German land Get rid of Communism

What did Hitler do in Europe? Roll up, roll up, Play the descent into war…. . Can you find the correct date for each event on your timeline?

Held massive re-armament rally

Tried out Germany’s new weapons in Spanish Civil War

Took Germany out of League of Nations and began rearming

Took over Austria and the Sudetenland area of Czechoslovakia

Tried to take over Austria but was stopped by Mussolini

Invaded rest of Czechoslovakia and Poland War Starts

Reintroduced conscription Sent troops to Rhineland Made anti-Communist alliance with Italy and Japan