Nazi Germany 1934-1945 key dates Flashcards
1
Q
When did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
A
30 January 1933
2
Q
What year was the Nuremburg Laws passed?
A
1935
3
Q
When did Kristallnacht take place?
A
9-10 November 1938
4
Q
When did the Second World War begin?
A
1 September 1939, with the German invasion of Poland.
5
Q
When was D-Day, and why was it significant?
A
6 June 1944. Allied forces invaded Normandy, opening a second front and marking the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany.
6
Q
When did the war in Europe end?
A
8 May 1945 (VE Day), after Germany’s unconditional surrender.
7
Q
When did Germany surrender in WWII?
A
8 May 1945 (Victory in Europe Day).
