?? 1932–?? 1933Millions die inSoviet famine
Jan 1933Hitler gains power in Germany
Nov 1933–Apr 1934Soviets intervenein Xinjiang
Mar 1936–Jan 1939Stalin conductsGreat Purge
Jul 1936Spanish Civil Warbreaks out
25 Nov 1936Germany & Japan sign Anti-Comintern Pact