The Short-Lived Second Czechoslovak Republic (1938 - 1939)

The short-lived Second Czechoslovak Republic, also known as Czechoslovakia II, was a state that existed from October 1938 until March 1939. It was formed after the dismemberment of Czechoslovakia following the Munich Agreement of September 1938, which allowed Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland, a German-speaking region of Czechoslovakia.
The Second Czechoslovak Republic was left with only a small part of its original territory, and was surrounded by Nazi Germany to the west, Hungary to the south, and Poland to the north. The country was weakened both economically and militarily, and its survival was uncertain.
In March 1939, Hitler ordered the German army to occupy the rest of Czechoslovakia, effectively ending the Second Czechoslovak Republic. The Czechoslovak government was forced to surrender, and the country was officially dissolved.
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Czechia during WW2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/il66Y4CfjrtpldE Slovakia during WW2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmPZd316ltuSd6M

[@marcoskehl]

✅ 👍

[@sirdarklust]

A good one here. I'm glad to see you mention Poland and Hungary piggybacking on this situation for their own self-aggrandizement. This wasn't as simple a situation as most people think. Take care.

[@HistoryHustle]

Thanks for replying.

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

Another incredible historical coverage of 2nd short lived Czechoslovaka 1938-1939. Video shared by an excellent ( History Hustle) channel. Thank you 🙏 Sir Stefan For sharing this wonderful work. Keep it up 🙏.

[@HistoryHustle]

Many thanks as always 😁👍

[@xvsj5833]

Super review Stefan ❤ thank you !

[@HistoryHustle]

Many thanks Jesse. Have a good day!

[@galahad-history]

Great to see a vid about Czechoslovakia! Good job!

[@HistoryHustle]

Thanks 👍

[@CatarigMaTt]

Keep it up!

[@HistoryHustle]

Thanks, have a good weekend.

[@stephanottawa7890]

Great, Stefan. I am looking forward to your explanation of what happened in Ruthenia. I had heard that it was a nine-month state, not a one day state, but I could be wrong. Thanks....Stephan

[@HistoryHustle]

Believe there was Carpatho Ukraine that held out one day.

[@terrycrawford9661]

the region of carpathian ruthenia lasted for nine months, but that was as a province of czechoslovakia, the independent state (unrecognised) was proclaimed on the 15th of march 1939, and resistance was crushed 3 days later, hope this helped.

[@theon9575]

Extremely interesting. I had no idea. Thank you again!

[@HistoryHustle]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@dutchman7216]

Thank you

[@HistoryHustle]

😁👍

[@CARL_093]

👍👍

[@HistoryHustle]

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[@justanapple8510]

Nice video again

[@HistoryHustle]

Many thanks 👍

[@bigsarge2085]

Interesting, thank you!

[@HistoryHustle]

Many thanks!

[@gibraltersteamboatco888]

Děkuji. Love the short lived states. BZ. By stayng on as president till October 5th he legitimized this state but, Beneš má plán: aeroplán 6 months amost to the day, same coat same watch cap and you got all the way accross the river :)

[@HistoryHustle]

Haha thanks. This video was recorded back in May.

[@SV111]

Hey, that's my home country! Happy to see you there. Greetings from Amersfoort!

[@HistoryHustle]

Thanks for your reply. Best regards!

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Good video again 👍 Prague is beautiful, isn't it? Greets from Grun' 🇳🇱, T.

[@HistoryHustle]

Had an amazing time there!

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

@@HistoryHustle : happy to hear that 👍

[@michaelhemphill8575]

"So many moving parts.."Instructor"..as always.."Sir".. connecting the dots...and making it make sense"!!

[@HistoryHustle]

👍👍👍

[@rjames3981]

Very Interesting indeed about Poland and Hungarian involvement 👌 Was not aware of Carpatho-Ruthenia. Looking forward to video of 1948 pro Soviet takeover.

[@HistoryHustle]

Thanks James!

[@icecoffee1361]

Fab episode 👊🏻

[@HistoryHustle]

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[@artmcteagle]

Stefan, what were the reasons that Hungary and Poland took portions of Czechoslovakia, was it because these areas were largely populated by Poles and Hungarians majorities, or were these border regions also disputed beforehand? There seems to be more to this story.

[@HistoryHustle]

Hope to cover more on that in the future.

[@Pbirv]

Those areas had sizable Polish and Hungarian minority populations.

[@artmcteagle]

@@Pbirv The part that Poland took is quite small, which seems to me, that it was more likely disputed territory. I think it was a mistake, Poland should've made an alliance with Czechoslovakia, together they would've been stronger in the face of German aggression.

[@artmcteagle]

@@HistoryHustle Thanks Stefan, perhaps this could be a collaboration video with Hungarian and Polish historians?! Many English speaking historians tend to gloss over such subjects, causing a bit of confusion about this time period leading up to the war.

[@Pbirv]

@@artmcteagle Unfortunately the Polish leaders at the time, notably Field Marshal Eduard Smigly-Rydz, had a bit of hubris, partly from turning back the Red Army in front of Warsaw in 1920. Pretty much every one of Poland’s neighbors at the time had some kind of territorial dispute with them. Lithuania in fact was legally at war with Poland until 1938 over Vilnius, known to the Poles as Wilno. Even to the extent that any letter or package between the two countries had to go through a third country. And Poland and Czechoslovakia fought a brief war in 1919 over Teschen.

[@ariedijker2911]

Kort maar interessant, voor mij weer allemaal nieuw. Dank je wel. Proost, neem er maar een watertje uit Pilsen op.🍺Short but interesting. All new to me. thank you. Cheers with a Pilsen water.🍻

[@HistoryHustle]

Thanks Arie 👍

[@jakegarvin7634]

I want this man to follow me around and be my spokesman and generally narrate everything I'm doing (in English)

[@HistoryHustle]

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[@pippohispano]

Interesting thing, that most of Czechoslovak defense industry was in German-majority lands. Even though not directly war-related, this could well deserve a video of its own.

[@hendriktonisson2915]

Occupying Czechia in March 1939 (betraying the 1938 Munich Agreement) was probably the biggest mistake A.H. made before the outbreak of WW2. This move ensured the end of any good relations between Germany and Britain, France. Prior to German occupation of Czechia Germany was seen by the Western powers as the lesser evil compared to the USSR and an anti-Soviet alliance between Germany, Poland, Britain and France was a real possibility.

[@HistoryHustle]

Think you downplay Nazi aggression. It was more there than Soviet aggression. Don't get me wrong, Stalin wasa horrible leader but he focussed on socialism in one country focussing his attention to his own country. The pact with Nazi Germany he did so secure his country. Of course with horrible results for everyone that came to live under Soviet rule.

[@hendriktonisson2915]

@@HistoryHustle The aggressiveness of the A.H.'s regime was not that clear to the Western powers before the German occupation of Czechia. Few in the West took A.H.'s words in his book seriously. The fact that Germany occupied an ethnically non-German territory made it clear to all that A.H.'s ambitions are not limited to areas inhabited by Germans.

[@aidankitson7877]

I'm a Catholic and I'm Based that Josef Tiso, a priest, would allow himself to collaborate with Nazis. Why didn't his bishop bring him under control? Although he was Slovakian president, as a priest Tiso was still bound to be obedient to his bishop

[@aidankitson7877]

"Amazed" not "based"

[@ShubhamMishrabro]

Based😂?

[@chrisdeal9945]

the then current pope collaborated with Hitler and the catholic church ran the rat lines so i dont understand your surprise . really not that much difference between their organizations

[@covjekapsurda2673]

You should google "ratlines"

[@HistoryHustle]

Good question asked here. Anyone?

[@marcoskehl]

Hitler's last gamble before war. Europe was beautiful for the last time. Could the war be avoided at this stage of affairs? I always divagate about... Obrigado, Stefan! ヽ(͡◕ ͜ʖ ͡◕)ﾉ 🍀 🇧🇷

[@HistoryHustle]

Doubt it. Hitler would have crossed the line no matter what...

[@Eterealgames]

The true ethnic borders of Czechoslovakia

[@HistoryHustle]

Not anymore.

[@eazygamer8974]

Rump or rump roast!? 😅😂

[@HistoryHustle]

Lol

[@bringbackmy90s]

Carpatho Ukraine is cool

[@HistoryHustle]

👍

[@muhammedjaseemshajeef6781]

1:18 poland gains lands🤣

[@HistoryHustle]

Small piece yes.

[@dansmith4077]

Thank you

[@HistoryHustle]

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