Edvard Benes Biography

Benes received the Anglo-French plan requiring Czechoslovakia to surrender districts with German majorities.

Benes accepted the earlier Anglo-French transfer plan only after intense pressure from Britain and France.

Benes accepted the earlier Anglo-French transfer plan only after intense pressure from Britain and France.

Benes accepted the Anglo-French plan after Britain and France warned that Czechoslovakia could not expect military support.

Benes approved general mobilization when the Godesberg talks failed to produce an acceptable settlement.

Benes approved general mobilization when the Godesberg talks failed to produce an acceptable settlement.

Benes described the Godesberg demands as destructive of the remaining Czechoslovak state.

Benes described the Godesberg demands as destructive of the remaining Czechoslovak state.

Benes accepted the imposed settlement rather than order resistance without expected French or British support.

Benes resigned the presidency after the territorial losses and political collapse caused by the Munich settlement.

Czechoslovakia supports the Inter-Allied resolution on common principles.

The Czechoslovak government in exile adheres to the Atlantic Charter.