HIST 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Nazi Party, Munich Agreement, Wellington Koo
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Wwii began in 1939, year hitler invaded poland - canadian. 1941, day japan bombed pearl harbour - american. 1942 date japan invaded se asia - indonesian. Tripartite pact in 1940 with japan"s invasion of se asia trampled upon american colonial interests. Wwii ended may 2 1945, when officers of third right surrendered unconditionally. Starting point: national socialist german workers party (nazi party) came to power in. Led by hitler (1989) son of customs official. Did poorly in high school, moved to munich in 1913 to become artist. Wwi broke out however and served as a corporal in babarian unit. After war, he returned to munich and joined the german worker"s party. Hitler honed his skills as an orator denouncing the vymar govt and evil of jews and marxists and calling for german"s rejuvenation. Changed name to national german workers association.