British and German troops celebrate Christmas with truce in the trenches
Peace
1914
Threatened by Allies, Germany is forced to accept Treaty of Versailles
Peace
1919
The German mark becomes worthless because of hyperinflation
Trade
1923
In February, burning of Reichstag in Berlin helps Nazis spread fear of communists
Government
1933
In January, Hitler appointed chancellor of Germany with weak democracy & economy
Government
1933
Hitler takes control after murder of rivals (June) & death of Hindenburg (August)
Government
1934
Japan signs Anti-Comintern Pact with Nazi Germany
War
1936
UK, France & Italy sign the Munich Agreement: Germany annexes west Czechoslovakia
War
1938
In March, Hitler defies Treaty of Versailles to form Germany/Austria Anschluss
War
1938
Helmut Kohl oversees end of Cold War and reunification of Germany
Government
1982