Aggression in Europe and Asia

Japan invades Manchuria

Sep 18, 1931

The Kwantung Army of the Empire of Japan invaded Manchuria.They did this in efforts to expand their empire.They breached the rules of the leauge of Nations.

Italy attacks Ethiopia

Oct 1, 1935

Benito Mussolini, the Fascist leader of Italy decided to go with hitlers plans to expand his territory and to do this they invaded Ethiopia.

Germany occupies Rhineland

Mar 7, 1936

Hitler went against the treaty of Versallies by sending in german troops into Rhineland. Hitler claimes that the treaty was hostile so he sent the troops.

Japan invades China

Jul 7, 1937

Japan and China clash. China beleives that japans military actions are strengthening.

Germany annexes Austria

Mar 12, 1938

Germany wanted to unite their nation with Natzi Germany.

Germany takes Sudentenland

Sep 30, 1938

leaders of Nazi Germany, Great Britain, France and Italy signed an agreement that allowed the Nazis to annex the Sudetenland.

Germany seizes Czechoslovakia

Mar 15, 1939

This was handed over to Germnay in he name of peace to expand land.

Italy conquers Albania

Apr 7, 1939

Benito Mussolini’s troops, invade and occupy Albania.