1939 ⟶ Pact of Steel Signed
The Pact of Steel, known formally as the "Pact of Friendshi...
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🛡️ Balkan Pact Signed
Balkan Pact, a military alliance is signed between Greece, Turkey, Romania and Yugoslavia. The intention of signing this treaty was to counteract plans being made by Italy to acquire new territories along with Bulgaria's intention to try and reclaim lost territories.⟶
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🤝 Italy Joins the Anti-Comintern Pact
Italy joins the Anti-Comintern Pact.⟶
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🤝 Pact of Steel Signed
The Pact of Steel, known formally as the "Pact of Friendship and Alliance between Germany and Italy", is signed by Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany. The Pact declares further cooperation between the two powers, but in a secret supplement the Pact is detailed as a military alliance.⟶
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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.⟶
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🤝 Tripartite Pact Signed, Axis Powers Formed
The Tripartite Pact is signed in Berlin by Germany, Italy, and Japan, promising mutual aid. An informal name, "Axis", emerges.⟶
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🇺🇸 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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