Treaty of Mutual Assistance
Russia signs Treaty of Mutual Assistance with Latvia giving Russia occupation rights
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1939 in Russia — Page 2
Explore 119 historical events and records for Russia in 1939.
Historical records for Russia in 1939
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September
Invasion of Poland
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
Capture of Vilnyus
The Russians capture Vilnyus
Invasion of Poland
The remains of the Polish Government & military High Command flee to Hungary
Invasion of Poland
The Red Army & German troops join up at Brest Litovsk
Red Army
The Red Army & German troops join up at Brest Litovsk
Independence of Russia
Germany & Russia declares that Poland no longer exists
Agreement on Stalins new demands
After the Russian invasion of Poland Hitler agrees to Stalins new demands
Invasion of Poland
After the Russian invasion of Poland Hitler agrees to Stalins new demands
Partition
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
Partition
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Rule of Lithuania
Russia is given a free hand in Lithuania
Rule of Poland
Russia is given land east of the Narew-Bug-San line. Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Rule of Poland
Ribbentrop & Molotov meet & split Poland in 2
Nazi-Soviet Pact
The Soviet Germany Boundary & Friendship Treaty is signed
Treaty of Mutual Assistance
Russia signs Treaty of Mutual Assistance with Estonia to occupy 4 Estonian naval bases
Treaty of Munich
The Munich Treaty makes Russias offer of military support to Czech academic. Russia, like the United States, is excluded from the Treaty & the conference
Battle of Nomonhan
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
Ceasefire Agreement
Germany invades Poland & Japan & Russia agree a cease-fire
Peace
Germany invades Poland & Japan & Russia agree a cease-fire
Western Ukraine Sovietization
Oversees party measures accompanying Soviet control of territories incorporated into the Ukrainian Soviet republic.
October
Invasion of Poland
Germany and the Soviet Union completely overrun Poland, although the Polish Government never surrendered
Treaty Negotiations
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Latvia
Treaty Negotiations
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Latvia
Treaty of Latvia
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Latvia
Treaty of Latvia
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Latvia
Capture of Estonia
Forced to accept a "mutual assistance" pact with Moscow
Capture of Latvia
Forced to accept a "mutual assistance" pact with Moscow
Capture of Lithuania
Forced to accept a "mutual assistance" pact with Moscow
Rule of Vilna
Vilna is restored to Lithuania while Russia gets sea & air bases
Treaty Negotiations
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Lithuania
Treaty of Lithuania
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Lithuania
Treaty of Lithuania
A mutual assistance Treaty is signed between Russia & Lithuania
Diplomatic Negotiations
Negotiations between Russia & Finland take place for an exchange of territory
Diplomatic Negotiations
Negotiations between Russia & Finland take place for an exchange of territory
Offers Finland land
Offers Finland land but the strategic loss causes the Fins to refuse
Rule of Poland
Russia formally annexes its occupied Polish territories
November
In a speech, blames the war on capitalism
In a speech, blames the war on capitalism
Military Leadership Debate
Kerensky participates in military leadership debate during his political career.
Treaty Negotiations
Russia cancels its 1932 non-aggreesion Treaty with Finland
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