The invasion took place in stages, and one of the key events was the German occupation of the Czech regions of Bohemia and Moravia. Here are the significant dates related to Hitler's actions concerning Czechoslovakia:
Munich Agreement (September 30, 1938): The Munich Agreement was signed by Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and France. It allowed Germany to annex the Sudetenland, a German-speaking region of Czechoslovakia, without military intervention.
German Occupation of Czechoslovakia (March 15, 1939): After the Munich Agreement, Hitler violated the agreement and proceeded to occupy the rest of Czechoslovakia. On March 15, 1939, German forces invaded and occupied Bohemia and Moravia, effectively dissolving Czechoslovakia.
This invasion marked a significant step toward the outbreak of World War II. The international community's failure to prevent Hitler's aggressive actions in Czechoslovakia underscored the appeasement policy that characterized the pre-war period. The invasion of Czechoslovakia was a clear violation of the Munich Agreement and contributed to the growing tensions that eventually led to the broader conflict.
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