1939 ⟶ Hitler Delays Polish Invasion
In response to a message from Mussolini that Italy will not ...
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⏱️ Hitler Delays Polish Invasion
In response to a message from Mussolini that Italy will not honor the Pact of Steel if Germany attacks Poland, Hitler delays the launch of the invasion by five days to provide more time to secure British and French neutrality.⟶
GermanyHitlerInvasionPolandItalyDiplomacyWarEuropeAxis PowersDelay
🤝 Hitler and Mussolini Meet at Brenner Pass
Hitler and Benito Mussolini meet at the Brenner pass on the Austrian border; Mussolini agrees with Hitler that Italy will enter the war "at an opportune moment".⟶
GermanyItalyMussoliniHitlerBrenner PassAxis PowersDiplomacyWar Preparation
🗣️ Hitler and Mussolini Meet at Brenner Pass
Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini meet at the Brenner Pass to discuss the prospects in the war.⟶
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⚔️ Hitler Orders Invasion of Yugoslavia
Hitler orders his military leaders to plan for the invasion of Yugoslavia.⟶
GermanyInvasionYugoslaviaBalkansMilitary PlanningAxisExpansionWar
🇺🇸 Germany and Italy Declare War on the United States
Germany and Italy declare war on the United States. The United States reciprocates and declares war on Germany and Italy.⟶
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