Posted On: April 12th 2026, 03:06 pm
The Anschluss took place in March 1938 when Adolf Hitler ordered German troops to enter Austria and unify it with Nazi Germany.
This move followed years of political pressure, propaganda and support from Austrian Nazis who favored union with Germany.
When Hitler arrived in cities like Vienna he was greeted by large enthusiastic crowds waving Nazi flags and celebrating what they saw as a historic reunion of German speaking people.
Shortly after a controlled referendum was held, which officially approved the annexation though it was widely manipulated by the Nazi regime.
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