Visit to Prague
Visits Hitler who threatens to break-up Czechoslovakia
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1939 in Czech Republic
Explore 48 historical events and records for Czech Republic in 1939.
Historical records for Czech Republic in 1939
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February
Visit to Prague
The Slovak leader Tuka visits Hitler & "lays the future of my people in your hands"
March
Rebellion of Rebels in Ruthenia
Dismisses the Ruthenian Government from office
Rebellion of Rebels in Ruthenia
Dismisses the Ruthenian Government from office
Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia
Appointed Prime Minister of the Slovak Government
Independence of Czech Republic
2 members of the German Government arrive with 5 Generals and demand Slovak independence
Independence of Slovakia
2 members of the German Government arrive with 5 Generals and demand Slovak independence
Independence of Czech Republic
Visits Hitler who demands the separation of Slovakia from the Czech State
Independence of Czech Republic
Declares that he will oppose the separation of Slovakia from the Czech State
Independence of Czech Republic
Visits Hitler who demands the separation of Slovakia from the Czechoslovak state
Independence of Slovakia
Visits Hitler who demands the separation of Slovakia from the Czech State
Independence of Slovakia
Declares that he will oppose the separation of Slovakia from the Czech State
Independence of Slovakia
Visits Hitler who demands the separation of Slovakia from the Czechoslovak state
Invasion of Czech
Appeals to Hitler not to invade Czechoslovakia
Capture of Ostrava
German troops occupy Ostrava while Hacha visits Hitler in an attempt to save Czech
Independence of Czech Republic
Slovakia proclaims its independence from the Czech State
Independence of Czech Republic
Tiso reads out a declaration of independence prepared by Ribbentrop to Slovak deputies
Independence of Slovakia
Slovakia proclaims its independence from the Czech State
Independence of Slovakia
Tiso reads out a declaration of independence prepared by Ribbentrop to Slovak deputies
Invasion of Czech
German troops occupy Ostrava while Hacha visits Hitler in an attempt to save Czech
Invasion of Czech
Hacha is forced to sign a communique placing "Czech people in the hands of the Fuhrer"
Rule of Carpatho
Slovakia and Carpatho declare independence from Czechoslovakia (strongly encouraged by the Axis-countries)
Rule of Slovakia
Slovakia and Carpatho declare independence from Czechoslovakia (strongly encouraged by the Axis-countries)
Slovak Independence
Slovakia declares independence under German pressure.
Bohemia-Moravia Takeover
The German takeover of Bohemia and Moravia occurred while Hacha held the Czechoslovak presidency.
Czechoslovakia
Under Hacha, the German takeover of Bohemia and Moravia brought the remaining Czechoslovak state to an end.
First Beran Government
The First Beran Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
German Occupation
German troops occupy the Czech lands.
German Protectorate Declaration
While Hacha was president, Hitler visited Prague and announced German protectorate rule over Bohemia and Moravia.
German Rule over Czech Lands
Hacha's office remained in place as Germany imposed rule over Bohemia and Moravia after the March occupation.
Invasion of Czech
Hitler visits Prague & declares a German Protectorate over Bohemia & Moravia
Occupation of Bohemia and Moravia
Hacha's presidency continued as German forces occupied Bohemia and Moravia and Czechoslovakia ceased to exist.
Prague Occupation
Hacha was president when German troops entered the Czech lands and Hitler established control from Prague.
Rule of Bohemia
During Hacha's presidency, Hitler entered Prague and declared German control over Bohemia and Moravia.
Rule of Bohemia
Hitler visits Prague and declares a German Protectorate over Bohemia and Moravia
Rule of Moravia
Hacha remained president as Hitler declared a German protectorate over Bohemia and Moravia.
Rule of Moravia
Hitler visits Prague and declares a German Protectorate over Bohemia and Moravia
Bohemia and Moravia Protectorate
The proclamation of the Protectorate placed Hacha at the head of the new Czech administration as State President.
Independence of Czech Republic
Requests Hitler take Slovakia under German protection, Hitler obliges the same day
Independence of Slovakia
Requests Hitler take Slovakia under German protection, Hitler obliges the same day
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