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- - - - Invasion of Abyssinia* Oct 1, 1935*
        Mussolini wanted to expand Italian somalia, by invading Abyssinia (Ethiopia). Abyssinia appealed to The League of Nations, which said that Italy could have a portion of Abyssinia, if it stopped the invasion. Both countries refused. Italy easily destroyed Abyssinia's military, as it was 100 years behind Italy's. The League had failed to do anything, and by 1936 it was too late, as Italy had Abyssinia.
        
        Spanish Civil War Jul 17, 1936
        Fascist rebels attempted to overthrow the Rebublican government, although they didn't acomplish much. The Spanish army was more advanced, and better trained. Nazi Germany, Italy and Portugal backed the rebels. The Soviet Union and Mexico helped out the Democratic government. The rebels lost most of their battles, victory only came for them in 1939, when they were able to take Madrid, and other important cities. A Dictatorship was set up, and all "dissidents" were expelled from the country.
        
        Invasion of China Jul 7, 1937
        Japan wanted China's resources and raw materials, so they invaded. At first Japan was doing well, she had taken Shanghai, and the capital of Nanking. The Chinese government kept retreating into the heart of the country. By 1939, China was able to push back, and the war reached a stalemate. In 1941, Japanese forces bombed Pearl Harbour, which brought the U.S. into the war, which helped China. The U.S. put up a fight, and in 1945 Japan surrendered, thus ending the war with China.