Historical Events tagged with "jozef tiso"
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Slovakia Gains Independence Amidst German Influence
Slovakia declared its independence from Czechoslovakia, largely driven by pressure from Nazi Germany. This action occurred on March 14, 1939, shortly after the Munich Agreement, when the region was encouraged to break away. The push for sovereignty was linked to the desire among Slovak leaders for greater autonomy and support from Germany in the face of Czechoslovak centralism. Jozef Tiso, a prominent Slovak politician, became the leader of the newly formed Slovak Republic, aligning its interests closely with Germany. The independence was officially recognized by Nazi Germany, marking a significant shift in European political alignments just before World War II.
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