Follow Adolf Hitler through 1,628 dated historical records for Germany.
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The Armed Forces High Command issued Directive No. 20 on December 13, 1940, the document outlines the Greek campaign under the code designation, "Operation Marita". Orders 24 divisions to assemble in Rumania & advance on Greece through Bulgaria
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
The Armed Forces High Command issued Directive No. 20 on December 13, 1940, the document outlines the Greek campaign under the code designation, "Operation Marita". Orders 24 divisions to assemble in Rumania & advance on Greece through Bulgaria. Hitler issues directive Operation Marita for the occupation of the Balkans
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Issues Directive 21 finalizing orders for the invasion of Russia
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Hitler signed War Directive No. 21 to the German High Command for an operation now codenamed "Operation Barbarossa" stating: "The German Wehrmacht must be prepared to crush Soviet Russia in a quick campaign". All preparations for the invasion of Russia are to be completed by 15th May 1941
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Issues Directive 21 finalizing orders for the invasion of Russia. Hitler signed War Directive No. 21 to the German High Command for an operation now codenamed "Operation Barbarossa" stating: "The German Wehrmacht must be prepared to crush Soviet Russia in a quick campaign". All preparations for the invasion of Russia are to be completed by 15th May 1941
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Hitler signed War Directive No. 21 to the German High Command for an operation now codenamed "Operation Barbarossa" stating: "The German Wehrmacht must be prepared to crush Soviet Russia in a quick campaign"
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
The Luftwaffe use 1,000 bombers to bomb London
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
The Luftwaffe use 1,000 bombers to bomb London
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
The operation was named after Emperor Frederick Barbarossa of the Holy Roman Empire, a leader of the 3rd Crusade in the 12th century
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Euthanasia teams are renamed the Charitable Foundation for Institutional Care
Role range: 1934-1945
Creates the Afrika Korps to prevent the defeat of Italy in north Africa
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Defeats France & then turns on Britain
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Euthanasia teams are renamed the Charitable Foundation for Institutional Care
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Euthanasia teams are renamed the Charitable Foundation for Institutional Care
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Sets up his HQ in Margival near Soissons during the German invasion of France
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Britain will not allow Hitler a free hand in the east & will not sue for peace
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Negotiations begin for passage through Bulgaria to reach Greece & Russia
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Negotiations begin for passage of troops through Bulgaria to reach Greece & Russia
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Negotiations begin for passage of troops through Bulgaria to reach Greece & Russia
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Orders siezure of the French fleet at Toulon in violation of the Compiegene Armistice
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Orders Operation Marita to commence on 26th March
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Orders the occupation of the rest of France
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Orders the siezure of the French fleet at Toulon
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Orders siezure of the French fleet at Toulon in violation of the Compiegene Armistice
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Germany & Russia sign a fresh Treaty recognizing spheres of influence & trade
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Decrees no member of the Government or military should know more than necessary
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Orders German reinforcements for Albania
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Orders German reinforcements for Albania
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Orders German reinforcements for Tripoli
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Hitler demands that Bulgaria joins the Tripartite Pact
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Hitler demands that Bulgaria joins the Tripartite Pact
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
Mussolini accepts Hitler's offer of help in north Africa but not in Albania. Hitler & Mussolini meet at Berchtesgaden
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
"When Barbarossa commences, the world will hold its breath & make no comment". Orders Keitel to make it appear as if Germany is invading Britain rather than Russia
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
"When Barbarossa commences, the world will hold its breath & make no comment". The starting date for Barbarossa will be 15th May. The Red Army will have 155 Divisions against 116 German Divisions. Hitler reviews the plans for Barbarossa
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
The Red Army will have 155 Divisions against 116 German Divisions
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
The OKW issues instructions for the Afrika Korps to defend North Africa
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
The OKW issues instructions for the Afrika Korps to defend North Africa
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
The Bulgarian General Staff allow German troops to pass through Bulgaria
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
The US House of Representives passes the Lend-Lease Bill by 260 votes to 265, assisting Britain
Role range: 1939-1945
The Bulgarian General Staff allow German troops to pass through Bulgaria
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1934-1945
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