1939Britain Recognizes German Occupation of Slovakia

Britain formally announces that Slovakia is to be considered...
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1939
1940

🚩 Britain Recognizes German Occupation of Slovakia

Britain formally announces that Slovakia is to be considered a territory under German occupation.
Britain Recognizes German Occupation of Slovakia (1939)
UKSlovakiaOccupationGermanyDiplomacyRecognition1939

🚩 Creation of the Pro-German Slovak Republic

The pro-German Slovak Republic is created.
Creation of the Pro-German Slovak Republic (1939)
SlovakiaGermanyPuppet StateEuropePre-WarOccupationNazi

📜 Hitler Renounces Anglo-German Naval Agreement

In a speech before the Reichstag, Hitler renounces the Anglo-German Naval Agreement.
Hitler Renounces Anglo-German Naval Agreement (1939)
GermanyUKNaval AgreementRenunciationPre-War Tensions1939

🚫 Britain Ends Diplomatic Recognition of Slovakia

Britain Ends Diplomatic Recognition of Slovakia (1939)
UKSlovakiaDiplomacyEastern EuropeWar declarationRecognition

🛡️ German Forces Complete Channel Islands Occupation

Channel Islands occupation is completed by German forces.
German Forces Complete Channel Islands Occupation (1940)
GermanyChannel IslandsOccupationWorld War IIUKMilitary ActionEuropeIsland WarfareBritish IslesInvasion

🛑 German Invasion of Britain Postponed

Any German invasion of Britain is postponed until spring 1941 at the earliest.
GermanyUKBattle of BritainInvasionOperation Sea LionStrategic DecisionWar PlanningAir War