The Book Thief timeline as compared with the historical timeline

Hitler wanted all the youth in Germany to believe in the Nazi Government (Trueman). Hitler felt that the German educational system was inadequate and so he created Hitler Youth (Trueman). The youth's activities in the Hitler Youth would prepare them for war, and would ensure the next generation's belief in the Nazi Party (Trueman).

Book burnings were part of the reign of Adolf Hitler (Cranny). The book burning represented the power that the Nazis had and how they dealt with ideas that were contradictory to the ideals of Hitler (Cranny).

A law was passed at Nuremberg preventing any outside activities contrary to the Nazi ideals (Holocaust Encyclopedia). The Jews were not permitted Reich citizenship which meant not being able to work, have a business or freedom to live where they choice. A German would not be allowed to marry a Jew (Holocaust Encyclopedia).

The Kristallnacht was a turning point during the Holocaust in Germany. The Kristallnacht, also known as the "Night of Broken Glass" refers to when the Jews were attacked in Germany. The Jews' homes were ransacked, their businesses were destroyed, and they were demolished in violence.

Germany attacks Poland, starting a World War (Cranny). This war last for seven years until Germany and Japan ultimately surrendered to the Allied forces (Cranny).

Hitler's birthday would be celebrations throughout Germany.

In the thick of World War II, the Allies bomb German cities (Cranny).

Jews were marched through German cities on their way to Nazi concentration camps (Holocaust Encyclopedia). During these marches, the Nazi's shot any prisoners who collapsed or couldn't keep pace with the march (Holocaust Encyclopedia). Thousands of prisoners died (Holocaust Encyclopedia).

When Liesel turns ten years old she is enrolled in Hitler Youth.

Liesel experiences a book burning during her time on Himmel Street. The book burning is also where Liesel steals her second book.