Austria within Nazi Germany
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In an event known as the Anschluss, Austria ceased to be an independent country and was incorporated into Nazi Germany from 13 March 1938 until 27 April 1945, when Allied-occupied Austria declared its
Soldiers of the Austrian Federal Army in Vienna in February 1934
Austrian troops taking position in February 1934
Adolf Hitler announcing the Anschluss on 15 March 1938
Thousands of Austrians gathering to hear Hitler's proclamation of the Anschluss
Vienna offensive
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The Vienna offensive was an offensive launched by the Soviet 2nd and 3rd Ukrainian Fronts in order to capture Vienna, Austria, during World War II. The offensive lasted from 16 March to 15 April 1945.
Austria within Nazi Germany
…World War II • Anschluss 13 March 1938 • Hitler's speech in Vienna 15 March 1938 • Anschluss Referendum 10 April 1938 • Ostmark law 14 April 1939 • Capture of Vienna 13 April 1945 • Declaration of Independence 27 April 1945 • Recognized Independence from Germany 8 May 1945 Currency Reichsmark (ℛℳ) Preceded by Succeeded…
Soviet troops on Studebaker US6 trucks during the Vienna offensive; "Vienna" is written in Russian on a signpost
Soviet troops went on Austria.
Vienna offensive
Two Red Army soldiers helping a wounded comrade walk during the fighting for the city