14 March 1939Invasion of CzechJoseph Stalin
Protests after German legions move on Prague contravening the Munich Agreement
Historical records for Russia in 1939, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Protests after German legions move on Prague contravening the Munich Agreement
Protests after German legions move on Prague in contravention of the Munich Agreement
Protests after German legions move on Prague contravening the Munich Agreement
Protests after German legions move on Prague in contravention of the Munich Agreement
Protests after German legions move on Prague contravening the Munich Agreement
The Soviet Union offers a Soviet-British-French alliance which would guarantee the integrity of Poland, the consulations are unproductive
The Soviet Union offers a Soviet-British-French alliance which would guarantee the integrity of Poland, the consulations are unproductive
Appointed Commissar for Foreign Affairs, 1st term
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
Stalin replaces Litinov with Vyacheslav Molotov
Japanese attacks on disputed border areas is renewed between Japanese and Russia
Russia offers a tripartite alliance with France & Britain
Russia offers a tripartite alliance with France & Britain
Arrested & accused of spying for France
Russia mobilizes against Japan on the border between Manchuria & Outer Mongolia
Receives the British Ambassador, proposes a triple pact of Britain, France & Russia
At a meeting of the Politbureau Stalin says an alliance with Germany maybe possible
At a meeting of the Politbureau Stalin says an alliance with Germany maybe possible
Hands the German Ambassador von der Schulenburg a draft of the non-aggression pact
Defeats the Japanese in their attempt to invade Mongolia
Attacks the Japanese in what began as a series of border skirmishes in May
Poland refuses Russia passage, a precondition of an Anglo-Franco-Soviet agreement. Hitler sends Stalin a telegram pressing for a pact
Invites Ribbentrop to Moscow for 23 August. Hitler cables Stalin accepting the draft NAZI-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
It is anounced that Germany & Russia have concluded a commercial agreement
Signs a pact pledging both Countries to remain neutral if the other is at war. Includes secret protocols dividing Europe into zones of influence
Includes secret protocols dividing Europe into zones of influence
Signs a pact pledging both Countries to remain neutral if the other is at war
Under the Nazi-Soviet Pact Russia takes eastern Poland, Finland & Baltic States
The Nazi-Soviet Pact gives Russia eastern Poland, Finland & Baltic States
The Nazi-Soviet Pact gives Russia eastern Poland, Finland & Baltic States
The Nazi-Soviet Pact gives Russia eastern Poland, Finland & Baltic States
Russia & Germany will not attack each other for 10 yrs with an option for 5 more yrs
Russian forces stop their attacks. In 4 days 40,000 Japanese & 27,000 Russian soldiers have been killed
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
Destroys the IJA forces in & around Nomonhan, 45000 Japanese soldiers were killed
Defeats a Japanese force at Khalkin-Gol in Manchuria
Meets an Anglo-French mission to discuss the defence of Poland if attacked by Germany
The German Army crosses the Polish border
Observes the outbreak of the Second World War from exile.
Vilna is transferred from Poland to Lithuania & becomes its capital
Russia signs Treaty of Mutual Assistance with Latvia giving Russia occupation rights
The Soviets carry out their part of the secret appendix of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which divided Eastern Europe into Nazi and Soviet spheres of influence. The Russians invade Poland for 1 week. Russia gives the order to invade eastern Poland which is undefended
The Russians capture Vilnyus
The remains of the Polish Government & military High Command flee to Hungary
The Red Army & German troops join up at Brest Litovsk
The Red Army & German troops join up at Brest Litovsk
Germany & Russia declares that Poland no longer exists
After the Russian invasion of Poland Hitler agrees to Stalins new demands
After the Russian invasion of Poland Hitler agrees to Stalins new demands
Russia is given land east of the Narew-Bug-San line. Russia is given a free hand in Lithuania. Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Russia is given a free hand in Lithuania
Russia is given land east of the Narew-Bug-San line. Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
The Soviet Germany Boundary & Friendship Treaty is signed
Russia signs Treaty of Mutual Assistance with Estonia to occupy 4 Estonian naval bases
The Munich Treaty makes Russias offer of military support to Czech academic. Russia, like the United States, is excluded from the Treaty & the conference
Victory over Japan at Nomonhan means that Russia does not have to fight a 2 front war. After Nomonhan transfers 1700 tanks, 3 cavalry Divs, 15 rifle Divisions & 1500 aircraft
Germany invades Poland & Japan & Russia agree a cease-fire
Germany invades Poland & Japan & Russia agree a cease-fire
Oversees party measures accompanying Soviet control of territories incorporated into the Ukrainian Soviet republic.
Germany and the Soviet Union completely overrun Poland, although the Polish Government never surrendered
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Latvia
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Latvia
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Latvia
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Latvia
Forced to accept a "mutual assistance" pact with Moscow
Forced to accept a "mutual assistance" pact with Moscow
Forced to accept a "mutual assistance" pact with Moscow
Vilna is restored to Lithuania while Russia gets sea & air bases
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Lithuania
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Lithuania
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Lithuania
Negotiations between Russia & Finland take place for an exchange of territory
Negotiations between Russia & Finland take place for an exchange of territory
Offers Finland land but the strategic loss causes the Fins to refuse
Russia formally annexes its occupied Polish territories
In a speech, blames the war on capitalism
Kerensky participates in military leadership debate during his political career.
Russia cancels its 1932 non-aggreesion Treaty with Finland
Russia launches an attack against Finland, fighting lasts throughout the winter. Russia attacks the Mannerheim Line to invade Finland
Russia attacks the Mannerheim Line to invade Finland
Appointed Military attache to Chiang Kai-shek
Russia occupies the eastern zone including Galicia & the Polish Ukraine. Poland is divided between the Germans & the Russians along the River Bug
Appointed Member of Central Committee
Appointed Membrer of the Central Committee
At the start of World War II, the Comintern supported a policy of non-intervention, arguing that the war was an imperialist war between various national ruling classes, much like World War I had been
Appointed Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Appointed Peoples Commissar for the Textile Industry
Appointed Member of Communist Party
Suggests a 4 power conference to defend Rumania after the German invasion of Prague. Litvinovs suggestion for a conference is rejected
Attacks Britain & France for rejecting collective security for fear of revolution. Attacks Britain & France for rejecting collective security due to fear of revolution
Death of Karl Bernhardovich Radek, in prison
Appointed Member of State Defence Committee
Appointed Member of State Defence Committee
Appointed Deputy Chair of the State Committee for Defence
Appointed Deputy Chair of the State Committee for Defence
Becomes a secretary of the Dnepropetrovsk regional Communist Party committee.
Becomes a full member of the Communist Party Politburo.
Sends Zhukov against the Japanese to teach them "a lesson they would never forget"
Partakes in the invasion of Poland
Appointed Lieutenant General
Appointed Lieutenant General
Awarded for expelling the Japanese 6th Army from the Mongolian-Manchurian border
Appointed Military attache to Chiang Kai-shek
After Nomonhan the Japanese Foreign Minister visits Russia & signs a neutrality pact
Joins the Peoples Commissariat for Internal Affairs (NKVD)
Distinguishes himself during the offensive in Mongolia against the Japanese 6th Army
Appointed Member of State Defence Committee
Appointed Member of State Defence Committee
Appointed Member of Politburo, full member
Malenkov & Beria purge the Baltic States, 1939-1941
Malenkov & Beria purge the Baltic States, 1939-1941
Awarded for expelling the Japanese 6th Army from the Mongolian-Manchurian border
Writes The USSR and the War after the Soviet-German pact and the outbreak of the Second World War.
Appointed Ukrainian Commissar of the NKVD
Says to the Japanese Foregn Minister, "we are both Asiatics, Japan can now turn south". After Nomonhan the Japanese Foreign Minister visits Russia & signs a neutrality pact
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