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The official international protocol for declaring war was defined in The Hague Peace Conference of 1907 (or Hague II). [1] For the diplomatic maneuvering behind these events, which led to hostilities between nations during World War II, see Diplomatic history of World War II.
During World War II, the Spanish State under Francisco Franco espoused neutrality as its official wartime policy. This neutrality wavered at times, and "strict neutrality" gave way to "non-belligerence" after the Fall of France in June 1940.
For events preceding September 1, 1939, see the timeline of events preceding World War II. Germany's invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 brought many countries into the war. This event, and the declaration of war by France and Britain two days later, mark the beginning of World War II.
28 kwi 2021 · October 1 - Franco declared head of Spanish State. June 11 - Soviet leader Josef Stalin begins a purge of Red Army generals. November 5 - Hitler reveals war plans during Hossbach Conference. March 12/13 - Germany announces 'Anschluss' (union) with Austria. August 12 - German military mobilizes.
France declares war on Italy. Great Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the Union of South Africa at war with Italy. Egypt breaks diplomatic relations with Italy. Norway breaks diplomatic relations with Italy. France signs an armistice with Germany.
April 1: The Spanish Civil War ends with the nationalist victory. Francisco Franco becomes the head of state. May 22: The Pact of Steel between Germany and Italy is signed. August 23: The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between Germany and the Soviet Union is signed. September 1: The Germany invades Poland, starting World War II in Europe (European War).
1936 – Germany allies with Italy. Spanish Civil War begins (right-wing forces aided by Germany). 1938 – Munich Agreement between Germany, and France and Britain. March 1939 – Germany invades Czechoslovakia (against terms of Munich Agreement). Britain and France vow to protect Poland in event of invasion.
