1947 ⟶ Free Territory of Trieste Established
Establishment of the neutral state Free Territory of Trieste...
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🇮🇹 Yugoslav Forces Occupy Trieste
start of occupation of Trieste by Yugoslav forces, although challenged by the 2nd New Zealand Division under General Freyberg and the city remained part of Italy. Cox said that it was the first major confrontation of the Cold War and was the one corner of Europe where no demarcation line had been agreed upon in advance by the Allies. ⟶
TriesteYugoslaviaItalyOccupationCold War OriginsTerritorial DisputesPost-WarConflict
🇮🇹 Italian Republic Born
Following a referendum, the Italian Republic is born.⟶
ItalyRepublicReferendumPost-WarEuropePoliticsDemocracy
🇮🇹 Free Territory of Trieste Established
Establishment of the neutral state Free Territory of Trieste.⟶
ItalyTriesteYugoslaviaTerritorial DisputePost-WarEuropeNeutral StateCold War
🇫🇷 French Zone of Occupation Established in Germany and Berlin
French zone of occupation created in Germany and Berlin.⟶
GermanyFranceOccupationPost-WarBerlinCold WarZones
🇩🇪 Federal Republic of Germany Formed
In Germany, the Bizone merges with the French zone of control to form the Federal Republic of Germany, with Bonn as its capital.⟶
GermanyFederal Republic of GermanyPost-WarEuropeCold WarWest Germany
🤝 Free Territory of Trieste Dissolved
The Free Territory of Trieste is dissolved.⟶
TriesteItalyYugoslaviaEuropeTerritorial DisputesPost-War