Adolf Hitler12 September 1938
Hitler used his Nuremberg speech to demand self-determination for the Sudeten Germans and intensify pressure on Czechoslovakia.
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Hitler used his Nuremberg speech to demand self-determination for the Sudeten Germans and intensify pressure on Czechoslovakia.
Hitler demanded recognition of Sudeten German self-determination during his first meeting with Chamberlain.
Hitler rejected the earlier transfer timetable and demanded rapid German military occupation of the Sudetenland.
Ribbentrop presented the Godesberg memorandum and map setting out Germany's expanded territorial demands.
Hitler told a Sportpalast audience that the Sudetenland was his final territorial demand in Europe.
Draws up the draft for the memorandum which Mussolini uses for the Munich Agreement
Hitler postponed the invasion deadline and invited Chamberlain, Daladier, and Mussolini to Munich.
Hitler pledges that the Sudetenland is his final demand
The Treaty of Munich confirms the Godesberg Proposals agreed between Hitler & Chamberlain
The Treaty of Munich confirms the Godesburg Proposals agreed between Hitler & Chamberlain
Under the Treaty of Munich The Sudetenland is ceded to Germany
Ribbentrop advised Hitler during the negotiations and opposed concessions beyond Germany's territorial objectives.
Weizsacker supported the German delegation during preparation and drafting of the agreement.
Hitler signed the agreement authorizing German occupation of the Sudetenland between October 1 and October 10.
Hitler signed the bilateral declaration with Chamberlain after concluding the four-power agreement.
German troops enter the Sudetenland, the day after the Munich Agreement
Hitler toured newly occupied Sudeten territory and received orchestrated public welcomes.
Hitler's government completed occupation of the Sudeten territories according to the Munich timetable.
Keitel oversaw military arrangements as German occupation of the designated Sudeten zones was completed.
Ribbentrop co-arbitrated the First Vienna Award transferring territory from Czechoslovakia to Hungary.
Hitler occupied the Czech lands, violating the Munich pledge that the Sudetenland was Germany's final territorial demand.
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