1939 ⟶ Hitler Demands Return of Danzig
Hitler demands the return of the Free City of Danzig to Germ...
Year
1920
1939
🏙️ Free City of Danzig Established
The Free City of Danzig is established in accordance with the Treaty of Versailles, as a contentious compromise between the generally nationalist German majority in the city, and Poland's right to free and secure access to the sea.⟶
DanzigTreaty of Versaillesterritorial disputeGerman minorityPolandinterwar period
🚩 Hitler Demands Return of Danzig
Hitler demands the return of the Free City of Danzig to Germany.⟶
DanzigFree CityGermanyPolandterritorial disputedemandspre-war tensionsappeasementcasus belliterritorial claim
📜 Germany Issues Ultimatum to Poland
Nazi Germany issues an ultimatum to Poland concerning the Polish Corridor and the Free City of Danzig.⟶
ultimatumPolandDanzigPolish Corridordiplomacypre-warGerman demandsterritorial dispute
