Broadcast on the Czechoslovak Crisis
Addresses the British public by radio during the crisis and explains his continuing effort to prevent a European war.
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September
Godesberg
Chamberlain addressed the British public as Europe prepared for a possible war over Czechoslovakia.
Launch of Queen Elizabeth
Bates oversees Cunard's expansion when Queen Elizabeth launches at Clydebank.
Treaty of Munich
Chamberlain broadcast that Britain should not rush into war over a distant dispute while negotiations remained possible.
Treaty of Munich
Duff Cooper argued within the Cabinet that further concessions would strengthen Hitler and weaken British credibility.
Treaty of Munich
Halifax coordinated diplomatic warnings and Cabinet preparations during the final days before the Munich conference.
Acceptance of the Munich Conference
Chamberlain accepted the opportunity for a four-power meeting intended to seek a negotiated settlement of the Sudeten crisis.
Bad Godesberg Meeting
Chamberlain received Hitler’s invitation to a four-power conference after the Godesberg crisis approached war.
Commons Statement Before Munich
Chamberlain reported to the House of Commons on the Czechoslovak crisis shortly before accepting an invitation to a four-power conference at Munich.
Commons Statement Before Munich
Reports to the House of Commons on the Czechoslovak crisis before accepting the invitation to the four-power conference at Munich.
Conference of Munich
In the Commons announces an invitation to attend a 4 power conference
Czechoslovak Crisis Statement
Responds to Chamberlain's Commons statement during the final days of the Czechoslovak crisis.
Four-Power Conference Invitation
Chamberlain received an invitation to meet Hitler, Daladier and Mussolini at Munich after Hitler postponed the threatened invasion deadline.
Godesberg
Chamberlain received Hitler’s invitation to a four-power conference after the Godesberg crisis approached war.
Munich Conference Announcement
Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that he had been invited to attend a four-power conference on the Czechoslovak crisis.
Postponed Invasion Deadline
The postponement of Hitler's invasion deadline opened the way for Chamberlain to travel to Munich for another attempt at settlement.
Conference of Munich
Attends the Conference at the Fuhrerhaus with Hitler, Mussolini & Daladier
Conference without Czechoslovak Participation
Chamberlain took part in the four-power negotiations even though representatives of Czechoslovakia were not present at the conference table.
Czechoslovak Loss of Teschen
The settlement at Munich was followed by the loss of the Teschen district from Czechoslovakia to Poland.
Four-Power Munich Conference
Chamberlain met Hitler, Mussolini and Daladier at Munich to negotiate a settlement of the Sudeten crisis.
Four-Power Munich Conference
Meets Hitler, Mussolini and Daladier at Munich to settle the Sudeten crisis without Czechoslovak participation in the negotiations.
Godesberg Proposals Confirmed at Munich
The Munich settlement substantially confirmed the Godesberg proposals that had formed part of Chamberlain's earlier negotiations with Hitler.
Meeting with Hitler Daladier and Mussolini
Chamberlain attended the conference at Munich with Hitler, Daladier and Mussolini as the four governments sought to resolve the crisis.
Munich Settlement and Teschen
Chamberlain's participation in the Munich settlement coincided with the cession of Teschen to Poland in the wider territorial reordering.
Munich Territorial Settlement
The settlement negotiated at Munich provided for the Sudetenland to pass to Germany and also recorded further territorial changes affecting Czechoslovakia.
Polish Gain of Teschen
Chamberlain was present at the Munich settlement after which Poland obtained the Teschen district from Czechoslovakia.
Polish Territorial Gain after Munich
The Munich agreement was followed by a Polish territorial gain in Teschen, which was taken from Czechoslovakia.
Sudetenland Settlement Negotiation
At Munich, Chamberlain participated in negotiations that accepted the transfer of the Sudetenland to Germany.
Territorial Settlement Affecting Teschen
At Munich, Chamberlain participated in the territorial settlement that included the cession of Teschen to Poland.
Teschen Ceded to Poland
As part of the territorial consequences recorded in the Munich settlement, the Teschen district was ceded to Poland.
Teschen Cession under Munich Settlement
The Munich settlement associated Chamberlain with an agreement under which the Teschen district was ceded to Poland.
Teschen in the Munich Territorial Settlement
Teschen was among the territories affected by the settlement associated with Chamberlain's participation at Munich.
Teschen Included in Post-Munich Changes
The agreement reached at Munich formed part of the territorial changes in which Teschen passed from Czechoslovakia to Poland.
Teschen Territorial Change
The Munich territorial arrangements were followed by the transfer of the Teschen district to Poland.
Treaty of Munich
The Sudetenland is ceded to Germany & Teschen is ceded to Poland. Ruthenia & a part of Slovakia is ceded to Hungary
Treaty of Munich
Chamberlain attended the four-power conference without representatives of Czechoslovakia present at the negotiations.
Anglo-German Declaration
After the four-power agreement, Chamberlain and Hitler signed a separate declaration expressing an intention to resolve future Anglo-German disputes through consultation.
Anglo-German Declaration
Signs a separate declaration with Hitler stating an intention to use consultation in future Anglo-German disputes.
Evacuation Timetable Settlement
Chamberlain joined the other leaders in settling an evacuation timetable that formed part of the final Munich Agreement.
Munich Agreement Signature
Chamberlain signed the Munich Agreement in the early hours after the four powers settled the terms governing the Sudetenland transfer.
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