1939
Germany – Adolf Hitler Italy – Benito Mussolini Japan - Emperor Hirohito
Great Britain France United States – After 1941
Hitler takes over Austria No one stops him England and France only complain
Area Germany gave up after World War I Lots of Germans live here Hitler takes it over to “protect the Germans”
Munich Conference England and France agree to let Hitler keep the Sudetenland He promises not to take over any other countries
Stated that Germany and the Soviet Union would not attack each other Each would remain neutral
Hitler wanted to make sure the Soviet Union does not get involved in the war Stalin wanted to make sure Hitler is focused on the Allies He also wants time to get ready to attack Germany.
Hitler does not keep his promises and attacks Poland France and Great Britain declare war on Germany World War II Begins!