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The 1939 Liechtenstein putsch, also known as the Annexation putsch (German: Anschlussputsch) was an unsuccessful coup d'état by the German National Movement in Liechtenstein (Volksdeutsche Bewegung in Liechtenstein or VDBL) on 24 March 1939 designed to provoke Liechtenstein's annexation by Nazi Germany.
On 24 March 1939 a putsch took place, where approximately 40 members of the VDBL starting from Nendeln marched towards Vaduz, planning to provoke a clash between them and the government. German troops from Feldkirch would then move into Liechtenstein in response to a call for help and incorporate the country into Germany.
The Liechtenstein Loyalty Association was formed following the party's coup attempt in order to oppose Nazi activities in Liechtenstein, particularly that of the VDBL. The association launched a signature campaign to reaffirm Liechtenstein's independence in addition to a commitment to Franz Joseph II and the country's continued economic and ...
During the 1939 Liechtenstein putsch, he played a role in organizing the opposition, alongside Anton Frommelt, which intercepted the marchers of the German National Movement in Liechtenstein (VDBL) outside of Schaan and convinced them to turn back. [1] [5] [6]
"In der Putschnacht flohen fast alle in Liechtenstein lebenden Juden in die Schweiz, sie kehrten aber in den Tagen danach wieder zurück" ALT1: ... that during the 1939 Liechtenstein putsch, government councillor Anton Frommelt convinced the Nazi supporters to turn back and also blocked their telephone lines?
1939 Liechtenstein putsch This page was last edited on 19 April 2024, at 21:56 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 ...
On 24 March 1939, the 1939 putsch took place. The plan was for members of the VDBL to march on Vaduz and seize control of the government, which was hoped would cause clashes between them and the government. German troops from Feldkirch would then move into Liechtenstein in response to a call for help and incorporate the country into Germany.
1939 Liechtenstein putsch; P. 1939 papal conclave; S. Slovak–Hungarian War; Spanish coup of March 1939 This page was last edited on 27 January 2025, at 22:02 ...