1939Germany Tries to Sway Romania

Germany's minister to Romania Wilhelm Fabricius unsuccessful...
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🛡️ Germany Guarantees Belgian Sovereignty

Germany notifies Belgium that its sovereignty will be guaranteed as long as Belgium refrains from taking part in military action against Germany.
GermanyBelgiumSovereigntyNeutralityDiplomacyEuropeWorld War IIAssurance

🇷🇴 Germany Tries to Sway Romania

Germany's minister to Romania Wilhelm Fabricius unsuccessfully attempts to coax Romania in renouncing to the guarantee given in March by Britain to support them if invaded.
Germany Tries to Sway Romania (1939)
RomaniaGermanydiplomacypolitical pressureAxis powersWorld War IIneutrality

⚠️ Germany Warns Against Aggression Towards Romania

Germany's Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop makes clear that no hostile actions against Romania will be tolerared by the Reich.
Germany Warns Against Aggression Towards Romania (1939)
GermanyRomaniaDiplomacyThreatEastern EuropeNeutrality

🕊️ Romania Votes for Neutrality

The Crown Council of Romania votes in favour of the country's neutrality in the war.
Romania Votes for Neutrality (1939)
RomaniaNeutralityDiplomacyEuropeWarEastern Europe

🇩🇪 Germany Demands Halt of Polish Aid from Romania

Ribbentrop demands from the Romanian government to immediately interrupt the free passage of war supplies to Poland.
Germany Demands Halt of Polish Aid from Romania (1939)
GermanyRomaniaDiplomacyEastern EuropePolandSupply LinesWorld War II

🛡️ Germany Deploys Military Mission to Romania

Responding to a Romanian request made on 7 September, Germany deploys a military mission to Romania to provide training for the Romanian Army and guard the Romanian oilfields.
Germany Deploys Military Mission to Romania (1940)
GermanyRomaniaEastern FrontOilMilitary AidTrainingAxis PowersDeployment