Historical Events tagged with "molotov-ribbentrop pact"
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Germany's annexation of western Poland
In 1939, following the invasion of Poland, Germany annexed western territories, incorporating them into the Reich as part of its expansionist agenda. This action altered the borders of Poland and resulted in significant demographic and political changes in the region. The annexation was a direct consequence of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which had divided Poland between Germany and the Soviet Union. Poland's sovereignty was severely compromised as a result of this aggressive act.
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On this date, the Soviet Union launched its invasion of eastern Poland following an agreement with Nazi Germany. The invasion began around dawn, with Soviet troops moving quickly to occupy areas left defenseless after the German advance. The action was part of a larger strategy agreed upon in the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which allowed both powers to divide Eastern Europe between them. The occupation faced little resistance from Polish forces that were already engaged in fighting against the German invasion from the west.
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