Invasion of Czech
Protests after German legions move on Prague contravening the Munich Agreement
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1939 in Russia
Explore 119 historical events and records for Russia in 1939.
Historical records for Russia in 1939
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March
Munich Agreement
Protests after German legions move on Prague in contravention of the Munich Agreement
Munich Agreement
Protests after German legions move on Prague contravening the Munich Agreement
Of the Munich Agreement
Protests after German legions move on Prague in contravention of the Munich Agreement
Siege of Prague
Protests after German legions move on Prague contravening the Munich Agreement
April
Alliance Agreement
The Soviet Union offers a Soviet-British-French alliance which would guarantee the integrity of Poland, the consulations are unproductive
Alliance Soviet-British-French alliance
The Soviet Union offers a Soviet-British-French alliance which would guarantee the integrity of Poland, the consulations are unproductive
May
Foreign Secretary of Russia
Appointed Commissar for Foreign Affairs, 1st term
Diplomatic Negotiations
The replacement of Litvinov with Molotov significantly increases Stalins freedom to maneuver in foreign policy. The dismissal of Litvinov, whose Jewish ethnicity was viewed disfavorably by Nazi Germany, removes an obstacle to negotiations with Germany. Stalin replaces Litinov with Vyacheslav Molotov
Dismissal
Stalin replaces Litinov with Vyacheslav Molotov
Invasion of Russia
Japanese attacks on disputed border areas is renewed between Japanese and Russia
Alliance Agreement with France & Britain
Russia offers a tripartite alliance with France & Britain
Alliance Russia and France and Britain
Russia offers a tripartite alliance with France & Britain
Arrest of Isaak Emmanuilovich Babel
Arrested & accused of spying for France
Declaration of War
Russia mobilizes against Japan on the border between Manchuria & Outer Mongolia
July
Alliance Britain, France and Russia
Receives the British Ambassador, proposes a triple pact of Britain, France & Russia
August
Alliance Agreement with Germany maybe possible
At a meeting of the Politbureau Stalin says an alliance with Germany maybe possible
Alliance Joseph Stalin and Germany maybe possible
At a meeting of the Politbureau Stalin says an alliance with Germany maybe possible
Nazi-Soviet Pact
Hands the German Ambassador von der Schulenburg a draft of the non-aggression pact
Battle of Khasan
Defeats the Japanese in their attempt to invade Mongolia
Battle of Nomonhan
Attacks the Japanese in what began as a series of border skirmishes in May
International Agreement
Poland refuses Russia passage, a precondition of an Anglo-Franco-Soviet agreement. Hitler sends Stalin a telegram pressing for a pact
Nazi-Soviet Pact
Invites Ribbentrop to Moscow for 23 August. Hitler cables Stalin accepting the draft NAZI-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
Trade Agreement
It is anounced that Germany & Russia have concluded a commercial agreement
Nazi-Soviet Pact
Signs a pact pledging both Countries to remain neutral if the other is at war. Includes secret protocols dividing Europe into zones of influence
Nazi-Soviet Pact
Includes secret protocols dividing Europe into zones of influence
Neutrality
Signs a pact pledging both Countries to remain neutral if the other is at war
Rule of Baltic Sea
Under the Nazi-Soviet Pact Russia takes eastern Poland, Finland & Baltic States
Rule of Baltic Sea
The Nazi-Soviet Pact gives Russia eastern Poland, Finland & Baltic States
Rule of Finland
The Nazi-Soviet Pact gives Russia eastern Poland, Finland & Baltic States
Rule of Poland
The Nazi-Soviet Pact gives Russia eastern Poland, Finland & Baltic States
Nazi-Soviet Pact
Russia & Germany will not attack each other for 10 yrs with an option for 5 more yrs
Battle of Nomonhan
Russian forces stop their attacks. In 4 days 40,000 Japanese & 27,000 Russian soldiers have been killed
Battle of Nomonhan
The Japanese are prevented from making any further incursions into Russian territory. In 1 day the Japanese suffer 50,000 casulties, their worst ever defeat. Defeat by Russia convinces the Japanese that they cannot fight against the Russians
Battle of Nomonhan
Destroys the IJA forces in & around Nomonhan, 45000 Japanese soldiers were killed
Battle of Khalkin-Gol
Defeats a Japanese force at Khalkin-Gol in Manchuria
Meeting with An Anglo-French mission to discuss the defence
Meets an Anglo-French mission to discuss the defence of Poland if attacked by Germany
September
Invasion of Poland
The German Army crosses the Polish border
War in Europe
Observes the outbreak of the Second World War from exile.
Treaty of Lithuania
Vilna is transferred from Poland to Lithuania & becomes its capital
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