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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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time and relive the historic 'Occupation of Sudeten' with our captivating Poster Prints. This powerful image captures the moment German troops enter the Sudetenland, met with jubilation by the German minority but met with resistance from the Czech majority. Transport yourself to October 1st, 1938, and witness this significant event through Rights Managed photography from Mary Evans Prints Online. Discover a piece of history that continues to resonate today.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with 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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