Adolf Hitler18 May 1938
German troop movements are reported near the Bohemian border
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German troop movements are reported near the Bohemian border
German troops occupy Ostrava while Hacha visits Hitler in an attempt to save Czech
Hacha is forced to sign a communique placing "Czech people in the hands of the Fuhrer"
Gives the armed forces orders for the liquidation of Czech
Leads the invasion of Czech
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