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OCCUPATION OF SUDETEN
German troops ride into the Sudetenland, greeted happily by the German minority, fiercely resented by the Czech majority Date: 1 October 1938
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1938 Czech Czechoslovakia Fiercely Greeted Happily Majority Minority Occupation Ride Sudeten Sudetenland
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience history like never before with Media Storehouse's exclusive range of Photographic Prints featuring "Occupation of Sudeten" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the moment German troops entered the Sudetenland on 1 October 1938, greeted eagerly by the German minority, yet fiercely resented by the Czech majority. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring history to life. Add this historic photograph to your collection and create a conversation piece in your home or office. Order now and relive the past with a piece of history.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1 October 1938: The Occupation of Sudetenland - A Turning Point in Czechoslovakian History This evocative photograph captures the moment German troops entered the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia, marking the beginning of the occupation by Nazi Germany. The date, 1 October 1938, would go down in history as a pivotal moment in the lead-up to World War II. The Sudetenland, located in the western part of Czechoslovakia, was predominantly inhabited by ethnic Germans. For years, tensions had been simmering between the German minority and the Czechoslovakian government, fueled by demands for greater autonomy and fears of Czech oppression. Hitler, seizing the opportunity, stoked the flames of nationalism and aggression, ultimately leading to the Munich Agreement, which allowed Germany to annex the Sudetenland. As German troops rode into the region, they were greeted with jubilation by the local German population. The smiling faces and waving flags in this image belie the complex and often violent reality of the situation. For many in the German minority, the arrival of their fellow countrymen represented safety and security, a relief from perceived persecution. Meanwhile, the Czech majority, both within and beyond the Sudetenland, fiercely resented this encroachment on their sovereignty. The occupation marked the beginning of the end for Czechoslovakia as an independent nation, and the start of a dark chapter in European history. The events of 1 October 1938 would set the stage for the unfolding of World War II, as the Sudetenland became a flashpoint for conflict and a symbol of the complex and often fraught relationships between ethnic and national groups in Europe. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and consequences of nationalism, ethnic tensions, and the manipulation of historical narratives. It invites us to reflect on the past and consider the lessons it holds for the present and future.
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