In March 1939, a group of around 40 individuals affiliated with the 'Vereinigte Bürgerpartei Deutschlands Liechtenstein' (VBDL) organized a march from the village of Nendeln towards Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Their objective was not merely a display of strength but aimed at toppling the existing government, fueled by nationalistic sentiments that penetrated regions of Europe in the lead-up to World War II. The VBDL vehemently supported the idea of unifying with Nazi Germany, seeing it as a means to secure greater political stability and economic benefit for the small principality, which had faced challenges maintaining its neutrality amid rising fascism.The group’s march was characterized by a desire for annexation, mirroring broader military and political conflicts emerging in Europe. While their intentions were clear, the reality of their minimal military capability became evident as they reached Vaduz without adequate support or strategic alignment. The lack of widespread public support and the swift intervention from local authorities ultimately quelled their movement. Despite the absence of immediate violence, the event underscored profound political divisions within Liechtenstein, where some citizens were sympathetic to radical changes, while others remained staunchly devoted to their independence.The implications of this attempted putsch were longstanding. It revealed the fragility of Liechtenstein's government structure and the pervasive influence of external pressures. Though the VBDL’s actions were ultimately thwarted, they highlighted underlying tensions and foreshadowed the challenges the principality would face in maintaining sovereignty amidst the encroachments by larger powers in Europe. This small-scale insurrection served as a precursor to the potential destabilization that larger conflicts would later bring to the region.