1939 Diplomacy & Treaties Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 27 Jan French Foreign Minister's Diplomatic Speech: French Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet delivers a speech emphasizing his government's commitment to the 'cordon sanitaire', a diplomatic strategy aimed at containing potential aggressive expansionism in Europe.
- 16 Mar Hitler declares Bohemia and Moravia German protectorate: On March 16, 1939, Adolf Hitler proclaimed the establishment of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia from Prague Castle, following the German occupation of the Czech lands on March 15. This action violated the Munich Agreement and marked the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. source: history.com
- 03 Apr Slovak-Hungarian territorial dispute resolved: On April 3, 1939, Slovakia and Hungary reached an agreement to resolve their territorial disputes, leading to the establishment of the autonomous Slovak Republic under Hungarian influence. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 28 Apr Hitler's aggressive Reichstag speech denouncing international agreements: On April 28, 1939, Adolf Hitler delivered a speech to the Reichstag, denouncing the German-Polish Non-Aggression Pact and the Anglo-German Naval Agreement, signaling a shift in Germany's foreign policy. source: avalon.law.yale.edu
- 26 Aug Establishment of Banovina of Croatia: The Cvetković–Maček Agreement formally established the Banovina of Croatia, creating an autonomous administrative region within the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
- 02 Sep Germany Promises Respect for Nordic Countries: German Ministers in Stockholm and Oslo deliver a diplomatic declaration promising to respect the territorial integrity of Sweden and Norway, attempting to alleviate potential tensions.
- 04 Sep Poland-France Mutual Assistance Protocol Signed: On September 4, 1939, France ratified the Kasprzycki–Gamelin Convention, a military agreement with Poland that obligated both nations to assist each other in the event of a German attack. This protocol was intended to strengthen mutual defense against German aggression. source: history.state.gov
- 06 Sep Iraq Breaks Diplomatic Ties with Germany: In the evening, the Iraqi government officially breaks off diplomatic relations with Germany and begins deporting German nationals, reflecting the global political tensions of the time.
- 07 Sep France launches limited offensive into Saarland: On September 7, 1939, in accordance with the Franco-Polish alliance, France initiated the Saar Offensive, advancing approximately 5 kilometers into the Saar region of Germany. The operation aimed to divert German forces from Poland but encountered minimal resistance, as German troops had withdrawn to the Siegfried Line. The offensive was halted on September 17, with French forces withdrawing to their starting positions. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 14 Sep Romania's Decision on Polish Refugees: Under significant German diplomatic pressure, the Romanian cabinet decides to intern Polish military and civilian leadership if they seek refuge in Romania.
- 29 Sep Poland's Surrender and Soviet-German Treaty: On September 29, 1939, Poland officially surrendered to the invading forces of Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. This event solidified the division of Poland as per the agreements made in the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. source: britannica.com
- 30 Sep Nazi-Soviet Partition of Poland: On September 30, 1939, the partition of Poland between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union was formalized. This division was a direct result of the agreements made in the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact and had lasting effects on the region. source: britannica.com
- 12 Oct Finland-Soviet Diplomatic Negotiations in Moscow: On October 12, 1939, Finland and the Soviet Union began diplomatic negotiations in Moscow. These talks aimed to address Soviet territorial demands and the security concerns of Finland, leading to the signing of the Moscow Peace Treaty in March 1940. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 21 Oct South Tyrol Option Agreement between Germany and Italy: On October 21, 1939, Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy signed the South Tyrol Option Agreement, allowing German and Ladin-speaking residents of South Tyrol to choose between emigration to Germany or remaining in Italy under Italianization policies. source: en.wikipedia.org
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