Anschluss Flow Chart

Germany's attempt to annex Austria

Petition for Austria to join Germany after WWI. Allies denied this petition since it was forbidden.

The spread of Nazi ideology in Austria during the early 30's.

Hitler's attempt to overthrow the government. They were stopped by the Italian.

Assassination of Chancellor Dollfuss in 1934.

Withdrawal of Italian forces thanks to the Rome-Berlin Axis (1936).

Hitler's attempts to maintain good relations with Austria.

German-Austrian Agreement of 1936.

Implementation of Nazi policies and support of Austrian people

Hitler's call for Havoc among Austrian Nazis in 1938.

Invasion of Austria and march of German troops. Non of the Allies did something to stop Hitler.

Anschluss of 1938