History of Liechtenstein
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Political identity came to the territory now occupied by the Principality of Liechtenstein in 814, with the formation of the subcountry of Lower Rhætia. Liechtenstein's borders have remained unchanged
Vaduz Castle, built during the Middle Ages
Johann I with Francis II and Napoleon following the Battle of Austerlitz, 5 December 1805.
The Liechtenstein veterans association in 1896, showing the remaining soldiers of the army that was disestablished in 1868.
A group of Liechtensteiner smugglers on pontoons, 1916.
Operation Tannenbaum
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Operation Tannenbaum, known earlier as Operation Grün, was a planned invasion of Switzerland and Liechtenstein by the Axis powers during World War II.
History of Liechtenstein
…the thwarting of the 20 July plot, of which he briefly replied. Though Nazi Germany did have plans for the annexation of Liechtenstein, primarily in Operation Tannenbaum, these were never implemented and Liechtenstein's neutrality was not violated during the war. In 1943, at the request of both the Progressive Citizens…
Durchmarschpläne IMG 1701
Planheft Schweiz