1940 ⟶ Soviet Ultimatum and Invasion of Lithuania
Eight-hour ultimatum to surrender is given to Lithuania by t...
Year
1940
🇷🇺 Soviet Ultimatum and Invasion of Lithuania
Eight-hour ultimatum to surrender is given to Lithuania by the Soviets. President Smetona escapes from the country so the takeover is not possible to do in a formally legal way. Soviet troops enter Lithuania and attack Latvian border guards.⟶
Soviet UnionLithuaniaInvasionOccupationUltimatumMilitary ActionBaltic StatesAnnexationSoviet Expansion
🇷🇺 Soviet Union Prepares for Baltic Takeover
Soviet Union is preparing a total takeover in the Baltic States organizing and staging conflicts between the Baltic States and the USSR. Soviet government accuses Lithuania of kidnapping Soviet soldiers.⟶
Soviet UnionBaltic StatesOccupationLithuaniaEstoniaLatviaMolotov-Ribbentrop PactAnnexationCold War Origins
✉️ Soviet Ultimatum to Latvia and Estonia
Soviet Union gives eight-hour ultimatum to Latvia and Estonia to surrender.⟶
Soviet UnionLatviaEstoniaUltimatumOccupationBaltic StatesWorld War IIDiplomacyAnnexation
🛡️ Soviet Troops Enter Latvia and Estonia
Soviet troops enter Latvia and Estonia.⟶
Soviet UnionLatviaEstoniaInvasionOccupationBaltic StatesWorld War IIMilitary ActionAnnexation
🚩 Soviet Occupation of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are occupied by the Soviet Union.⟶
Soviet UnionEstoniaLatviaLithuaniaOccupationAnnexationWorld War IIBaltic StatesExpansionismEastern Europe
