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Konrad Henlein at the flag presentation in Prague, 1939

On the occasion of Robert Ley's visit in Prague, the Gauleiter of the Sudetenland Konrad Henlein hands over flags to 32 local groups. Since March 1939, the areas of Bohemia and Moravia had been under German occupation.

Reception of German soldiers after the end of the fights in Poland, 1939

Soldiers of the air base in Reichenberg in the Sudetenland get gifts on the market square of their garrison town from an officer of the NSV.

Reception of German soldiers after the end of the fights in Poland, 1939

Soldiers of the air base in Reichenberg in the Sudetenland get gifts on the market square of their garrison town from an officer of the NSV.

Return of the German troops from the Polish Campaign, 1939

Soldiers of an Air Force unit from Liberec in the Sudetenland march among the cheers of the population in their garrison. They return to their home base after the fighting.

Return of the German troops from the Polish Campaign, 1939

The truck of an Air Force unit on a street in Liberec in the Sudetenland. After the end of the fighting in Poland, some units initially returned to their home garrison, greeted by cheering people. On the bumper of the car stands' With man and horse and wagon, it has beaten the Lord. '

Reception of the Luftwaffe after the military campaign in Poland, 1939

The Nazi mayor of the city of Reichenberg in the Sudetenland welcomes the Luftwaffe (air force) unit of the Wehrmacht that returned from the military campaign in Poland.

Return of the German troops from the Polish Campaign, 1939

Air Force soldiers are welcomed by the population while crossing through Reichenberg in the Sudetenland. On the front truck, the soldiers have mounted as a souvenir a Polish border post, the Polish eagle is crossed out.

III. Reich - Festzug in München 1939

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt den Festzug "2000 Jahre Deutsche Kultur" am "Tag der Deutschen Kunst" in München, aufgenommen im Juli 1939. Hier die Karte des Protektorates Böhmen und Mähren. Foto: Sammlung Berliner Verlag Archiv

Parade on the Day of German Art in Munich, 1938

On the occasion of the Day of German Art a parade is held in Munich. The picture shows a map with the Sudetenland and the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia in front of the Feldhernhalle on the Odeonsplatz. The following cities are mentioned: Aussig, Reichenberg, Cheb, Carlsbad, Pilsen, Prague, Koeniggraetz, Budweis, Iglau, Brno, Olmuetz and Ostrava. On the map there are also coats of arms and a compass rose. An eagle hangs at the front. In front of the flag there is a horse with a horse blanket embroidered with a swastika.

Parade on the Day of German Art in Munich, 1938

On the day of the German art a parade takes place in Munich. Here the Sudetenland group in folk costume marches past the VIP tribune with a sculpture and a map on the Odeonsplatz in front of the Feldherrnhalle and the Theatinerkirche. On this stand from left to right: Dino Alfieri, Adolf Hitler, Heinrich Hoffmann, who is taking photographs. In the background, Joseph Goebbels and Adolf Wagner.

Volksdeutsche Ordnungsdienst in Kaesmark, 1939

The Volksdeutsche Ordnungsdienst (security force) in front of the district administration in Kaesmark (today Kezmarok) in the Spis. The Spis region was the main settlement area of ??the Carpathian Germans. The men wear swastika armbands and carry a swastika flag.

Battle flags of the Sudeten German Party, 1939

The battle flags of the former Sudeten German Party are stored in the town hall of Reichenberg (today Liberec). After the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich, the SdP was dissolved and merged into the NSDAP.

Joseph Goebbels at the May Day rally of the Reich Chamber of Culture in Berlin, 1939

At the ceremonial meeting of the Reich Chamber of Culture in the Deutsche Opernhaus, Joseph Goebbels announces the winner of the Book and Film Awards 1939: Bruno Brehm and Professor Carl Froelich. In the background an orchestra and the May Day Badge 1939 can be seen.

Awarding of the Book and Film Prize, 1939

The Book and Film Prize is awarded at the Deutsches Opernhaus Berlin. The prizewinners Bruno Brehm and Prof. Froehlich are announced by Joseph Goebbels. Behind him an orchestra and above him a coat of arms with the inscription Ostmark, Altreich, Sudetenland.

Baldur von Schirach at a flag consecration, 1934

Reich Youth Leader Baldur von Schirach (center background) consecrates Jungbann flags by touching them with the Herbert Norkus flag on the Marienburg in East Prussia (now at Malbork in Poland). Here were consecrated flags from the Ostmark (Austria) and the Sudetenland.

Members of the Czechoslovak-American Legion in Chicago, 1939

Members of the Czechoslovak-American Legion guard the Czechoslovak Consulate in Chicago. They demonstrate against Hitler's occupation of Czechoslovakia. On the sign: "We protest Hitler's rape of Czechoslovakia".

Czechs and French in Paris, 1938

Czechs and French gather in front of the Czech tourist office in Faubourg, Paris. They gather around a map of Czechoslovakia. In March 1939, the first Slovak Republic was founded on Hitler's command, and Bohemia and Moravia were captured by the Wehrmacht.

Adolf Hitler in the car at the arrival in Brno, 1939

Adolf Hitler at his arrival on 18/03/1939 in Brno during the occupation of the 'rest of Czechoslovakia' by German troops of the Wehrmacht. In the background, the City Council of Brno. The Fuehrer standing in the car with a typical Hitler salute.

Neville Chamberlain gives a speech in Birmingham, 1939

British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain gives a speech at the meeting of the Birmingham Unionist Association about the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Hitler. He announces that Britain will not surrender. On Hitler's command, the first Slovak Republic was founded in March 1939, and German troops marched into the remaining areas of Bohemia and Moravia.

III. Reich - Hitler in Brünn 1939

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt Mitglieder der Sudetendeutschen Partei (SdP) mit Hitlergruß beim Einzug von Adolf Hitler in Brünn am 17.03.1939. Am 16. März 1939 war nach dem Einmarsch der deutschen Truppen in die noch unabhängigen Gebiete der Tschechoslowakei das Protektorat Böhmen und Mähren gebildet worden. Die nationalsozialistische Berichterstattung auf der Rückseite des Bildes lautet: "Der Führer im deutschen Brünn. Endlich dürfen die Deutschen Brünns die heiligen Lieder der Nation singen, ohne befürchten zu müssen, im nächsten Augenblick überfallen und niedergeknüppelt zu werden." Foto: Berliner Verlag / Archiv

Adolf Hitler in Bruenn, 1939

Adolf Hitler driving through the city of Bruenn (today Brno) in the Sudetenland on March 17, 1939, during the occupation of the rest of the Czech territory. Hitler's motorcade is received by a cheering population. They are greeting him with the Nazi salute.

Adolf Hitler and Konrad Henlein with representatives of the Sudeten Germans, 1939

Adolf Hitler received in March 1939 at the Hradschin in Prague, representatives of the German minority in the "remaining part of Czechoslovakia". Far left is Gauleiter of the Sudetenland, Konrad Henlein.

Emil Hacha and Adolf Hitler, 1938

Czechoslovak President Emil Hacha (left) with Adolf Hitler in the State Chancellery in Berlin in March 1939.

Protest in Paris, 1939

The French protest against the occupation of Czechoslovakia by the German Reich in Paris. On Hitler's command, the first Slovak Republic was founded in March 1939, and Bohemia and Moravia were occupied by the Wehrmacht. Although the French express their sympathy, they are not ready to start a war.

Carnival parade, Munich 1938

The carnival parade of 1939 in Munich deals with the subject of the Sudeten crisis and the Munich Agreement of last year: "The underpants of Lord Schissermeier on 30 and 28 September 1938".

III. Reich - Wehrmacht - Vereidigung von Rekruten 1939

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt die Vereidigung von sudetendeutschen Rekruten der deutschen Wehrmacht auf dem "Deutschen Eck" bei Koblenz, aufgenommen im Januar 1939. Die nationalsozialistische Berichterstattung schreibt am 20.01.1939 auf der Rückseite des Bildes: "Sudetendeutsche Soldaten auf dem historischen Deutschen Eck in Koblenz auf den Führer vereidigt. Die vor einigen Wochen in die deutsche Wehrmacht zur Ableistung ihrer Wehrpflicht eingetretenen Sudetendeutschen wurden auf dem historischen Deutschen Eck, unterhalb der alten nie bezwungenen Festung Ehrenbreitstein, am Zusammenfluss von Rhein und Mosel in der Westmark feierlichst auf den Führer vereidigt." Foto: Sammlung Berliner Verlag Archiv

III. Reich - Tagung des Nationalsozialistischen Reichsbundes für Leibesübungen 1939

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt Reichssportführer Hans von Tschammer und Osten am Pult und den sudetendeutschen Gauleiter Konrad Henlein (vorn rechts) bei einer Tagung des Nationalsozialistischen Reichsbundes für Leibesübungen NSRL im Haus des Deutschen Sports in Berlin, aufgenommen im Januar 1939. Die nationalsozialistische Berichterstattung schreibt am 15.01.1939 auf der Rückseite des Bildes: "Die festliche Tagung des NSRL im Kuppelsaal des Hauses des Deutschen Sports in Berlin - Die feierliche Aufnahme der Sudetendeutschen in den NSRL. Am Rednerpult: Reichssportführer von Tschammer und Osten, vorn rechts: Gauleiter Henlein." Foto: Sammlung Berliner Verlag Archiv

III. Reich - Sudetenland 1938 / 1939

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt deutsche Truppen in Iglau (heute Jihlava in Tschechien), aufgenommen 1938 / 1939. Der Originaltext der nationalsozialistischen Berichterstattung auf der Rückseite des Bildes lautet: "Vorbeimarsch von Truppen der 4. Panzer-Division in Iglau vor dem Oberbefehlshaber der Heeresgruppe 3, Gen[eral] d[er] Inf[anterie] [Johannes] Blaskowitz." Foto: Berliner Verlag / Archiv

III. Reich - Sudetenland 1939

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt das Sammeln von Spenden durch das deutsche Winterhilfswerk im neu errichteten Sudetengau in Bensen (heute Benesov in Tschechien), aufgenommen 1939. Der Originaltext der nationalsozialistischen Berichterstattung auf der Rückseite des Bildes lautet: "Statt Brückenmaut, WHW. Am ersten WHW-Sonntag im Sudetengau sammeln auch die Mauteinnehmmer für das WHW in Bensen." Foto: Berliner Verlag / Archiv

III. Reich - Sudetenland 1939

III. Reich - Reichsgau Sudetenland 1939

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Berichterstattung zeigt die Rückgabe von Pferden an sudetendeutsche Bauern durch Angehörige der Deutschen Wehrmacht nach der Errichtung des Reichsgau Sudetenland, aufgenommen 1939. Der Originaltext der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda auf der Rückseite des Bildes lautet: "Wiederaufbau im Sudetengau. Die durch die Requirierung der Tschechen den sudetendeutschen Bauern abgenommenen Pferde werden durch Vermittlung der Wehrmacht nunmehr ihren früheren Besitzern zugeführt." Foto: Berliner Verlag / Archiv

Weaving school in Henkenhagen, Pomerania 1939

Young women are trained in weaving in the Baltic Sea resort of Henkenhagen in Pomerania. Here, a teacher is teaching them local history and points to the location of Henkenhagen (today: Ustronie Morskie) on a map of Pomerania. Right in the classroom hangs a map of Germany with, among others, the annexed Austria, Sudetenland, Alsace-Lorraine and the Polish Corridor.

Czechoslovakia in 1939, Sudeten Germans relocate Czech citizens further inland

As, Czechoslovakia 1939, German militia load the truck with Czech citizen to haul them away from Sudetenland.

III. Reich - Graslitzer Kinder-Blasorchester 1938

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt das Kinder-Blasorchester aus Graslitz im Reichsgau Sudetenland bei der Probe für ein Konzert in den Berliner Zoo-Festsälen, aufgenommen im Dezember 1938. Foto: Sammlung Berliner Verlag Archiv

III. Reich - Graslitzer Kinder-Blasorchester 1938

DOSSIER Wahlen im besetzten Sudetenland, 1938

Wahlen im besetzten Sudetenland, 1938

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Election in Sudetenland, dec. 1938

After the occupation of the Sudetenland there were elections in Reichsgau Sudetenland, in which the people mostly vote for the Nazi party.

Referendum on the Anschluss (annexation) of the Sudetenland, 1938

Referendum in the Reichenebrg (today Liberec) region in the Sudetenland. According to the Munich Agreement in October 1938, Czechoslovakia had to cede the Sudeten German territories to the German Reich. The Sudeten Germans cast their vote concerning the annexation to the German Reich.

Czech election posters, 1938

Some election posters for the plebiscite regarding the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich were printed in Czech language. Apart from Sudeten Germans, there live many Czechs in the city of Bruex (today Most).

Election posters in Dux, 1938

Sudeten Germans observing the election posters for the plebiscite. The Sudeten Germans cast their vote concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich. On the upper poster: "Your Yes for the Fuehrer on 4 December".

Ballot of the Sudeten German by-elections, 1938

Ballot of the plebiscite held on December 4, 1938. In the elections, votes are being cast concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich.

Sudeten German by-elections, 1938

A Sudeten German woman casts her vote in the plebiscite in the Reichenberg (today Liberec) area in the Sudetenland. In the elections, votes are being cast concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich.

Referendum in the region of Reichenberg, 1938

In the Sudeten German by-elections, the Sudeten Germans cast their vote concerning the annexation to the German Reich. The voters in traditional costumes leave a polling location in the Reichenberg (today Liberec) region. The polling location was set up in the "Restaurant zur Hoffnung".

Referendum in Cheb, 1938

The Sudeten Germans wear costumes for the referendum. They cast their vote concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich.

Election poster for the Sudeten German by-election, 1938

Election campaign for the plebiscite. The Sudeten Germans cast their vote concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich. On the poster, an image of a ballot and the request for a "Yes!".

Election event in Bruex, 1938

At a company roll call in the pit "Richard" in Bruex (today Most), the shop steward draws attention to the significance of the national referendum. In the Sudeten German by-elections, votes are being cast concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich.

Company roll-call in Bruex, 1938

Before the upcoming Sudeten German by-elections, there is a company roll-call in the pit "Richard". The chairman of the company reminds employees of the importance of the elections. In the plebiscite, votes are cast concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich.

Election posters in Czech language for the Sudeten German by-election in Bruex, 1938

Several Czechs are observing an election poster for the Sudeten German by-elections. For the Czechs living in the coal mining district, there are election posters in Czech language. In the plebiscite, votes are cast concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich.

Sudeten German by-elections in Berlin, 1938

The election takes place in the district of "Horst Wessel" (now Friedrichshain) in Palisadenstrasse, Berlin. In the plebiscite, votes are cast concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich.

Sudeten German by-elections in Cheb, 1938

Storm trooper (member of the SA) in Cheb in the Sudetenland. The men are campaigning for the Sudeten German by-elections. In the elections, votes are cast concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich. On the signs and posters: "Schlada (Slatina) YES 100% Yes". The surrounding Sudeten Germans greet the storm troopers with the Hitler salute.

Election campaign in Saaz, 1938

National Socialist election propaganda newspapers are distributed to the Sudeten German population in Saaz (today Satec) during the election campaign. The Sudeten Germans hold a by-election concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich.

Sudeten German by-elections in Berlin, 1938

Referendum in the district of Berlin "Horst Wessel" (today Friedrichshain). The voters cast their vote at a polling location in Palisadenstrasse. The Sudeten Germans hold a by-election concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich. On the table, a picture of Sudeten German politician Konrad Henlein.

Young people in the Sudetenland, 1938

Trucks with members of the Deutsches Jungvolk (German Youth) drive through the street of a Sudeten German city. Election posters are attached to the truck. In the Sudeten German by-elections, votes are being cast concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich. In the background, a poster with a portrait of Adolf Hitler. Subtitle: "We thank our Fuehrer!".

"Flying electoral commission" in Cheb, 1938

The "flying electoral commission" comes to the sick, who cannot be transported, and cannot walk to the polling location. In the Sudeten German by-elections, the election assistants come even to the sickbed in Cheb. In the plebiscite, votes are cast concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich.

National Socialist War Victim's Care in Reichenberg, 1938

In the course of the Sudeten German by-elections, members of the National Socialist War Victim's Care (NSKOV) march through Reichenberg (today Liberec). In the plebiscite, votes are cast concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich. On the poster: "Adolf Hitler - the restorer of our soldier's honor- heil !!".

Sudeten German by-elections in Cheb, 1938

A group of Sudeten German women in traditional costumes on their way to the polling location. In the Sudeten German by-elections, votes are cast concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich. On the posters: "Say Yes to a great German future! Everybody vote for the Fuehrer! " and "People stand by people!".

Elections in Reichenberg, 1938

The houses in Reichenberg (today Liberec) are decorated on the occasion of the Sudeten German by-elections. Flags of the Sudeten German party hang from the windows. During the plebiscite, votes are being cast concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich.

Election service of the Red Cross in Cheb, 1938

The election service of the Red Cross helps an old woman to vote in Cheb. She was taken to the polling location with a gurney to cast her vote. The Sudeten Germans hold a by-election concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich.

Elections in Zwetlai, 1938

In the Czech-populated village of Zwetlai in the Reichenberg area elections are held for the Sudeten German by-elections. The Czechs cast their votes. The plebiscite votes on the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich.

Election service of the Red Cross in Cheb, 1938

Election propaganda in Tellnitz, 1938

Car of the Ordnungspolizei (regular police force of Nazi Germany) with canvassing in Tellnitz (today Telnice). The city is decorated with swastika flags. The Sudeten Germans hold a by-election regarding the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich. On the poster over the street: "The Fuehrer has forged the Greater German Empire / Your Yes on December 4 is the last hammer blow on the great work".

Reichstag in Cheb, 1938

A national costume group heading to the polling location in the by-election of the Reichstag elections in Cheb, Sudetenland, on December 4, 1938. They carry banners with the inscriptions "People stand by people!" and "Say yes to a great German future! Everybody vote for the Fuehrer! "

Reichstag elections in Cheb, 1938

A group of women receive a "Yes" sticker at the Reichstag election in Cheb on December 4, 1938.

Dietrich, Frank, Hitler and Henlein at a mass rally in Liberec, 1938

The Reich Press Chief, Dr. Dietrich, deputy Gauleiter Karl Hermann Frank, Adolf Hitler and Gauleiter of the "Sudetenland" Konrad Henlein at a mass rally in Liberec.

City hall of Reichenberg, 1938

View of the town hall of Reichenberg (today Liberec) on December 3, 1938, decorated with swastika banners.

III. Reich - Sudetenland 1938

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt Passanten vor dem "Braunen Haus" in Fischern bei Karlsbad (heute Karlovy Vary in Tschechien) vor nationalsozialistischen Wahlplakaten für die Wahlen zum Großdeutschen Reichstag am 4. Dezember 1938 in den sudetendeutschen Gebieten, aufgenommen am 02.12.1938. Foto: Berliner Verlag / Archiv

Joseph Goebbels in Aussig, 1938

Joseph Goebbels during a speech in the Bohemian Aussig, today's Usti nad Labem in the Czech Republic. During the electoral campaign in the riding hall was obtained approval of the referendum on the Munich agreement.

View of the market place in Cheb, 1938

View of the market place in Cheb, when Konrad Henlein presents the spade to workers from the Sudetenland for the highway constructions on December 2, 1938. In the foreground, some stewards. In the center, the workers and a brass band. The houses are draped with swastika flags and the flags of the SS.

Election poster for the Sudeten German by-elections, 1938

Election poster for the plebiscite in the Sudetenland. The Sudeten Germans cast their vote concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich. On the poster: "Konrad Henlein united us! The Fuehrer freed us! We thank him for that on the 4th of December! ".

Election poster for a referendum, 1938

In the Sudeten German by-elections, the Sudeten Germans cast their vote concerning the annexation to the German Reich. On the election poster: "Work and bread in the free Reich. Your vote on the 4th of December YES. "

Election poster from the Sudetenland, 1938

Election poster for the Sudeten German by-elections. The Sudeten Germans cast their vote concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich. On the poster: "Your yes for the Fuehrer on the 4th of December".

Exhibition hall in Reichenberg, 1938

The exhibition hall in Reichenberg (today Liberec) is festively decorated for the upcoming Sudeten German by-elections. The Sudeten Germans decide, whether the Sudetenland should be annexed to the German Reich. On the poster: "Forever at home in the Reich", "Yes" and "Vote for the Fuehrer".

Adolf Hitler in Reichenberg, 1938

Adolf Hitler (left) and Konrad Henlein on the balcony of the town hall in Reichenberg (today Liberec) on December 2, 1938, during the occupation of the Sudetenland.

Enthusiastic population in Reichenberg, 1938

Residents of Reichenberg (today Liberec) are standing on a truck to see Adolf Hitler's entry into the city on December 2, 1938, during the occupation of the Sudetenland.

III. Reich - Sudetenland 1938

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt Arbeiter der Mannesmann-Werke von Komotau während einer Rede von Rudolf Hess über die Judenfrage beim ersten Betriebsappell im Sudetengau zur sudetendeutschen Ergänzungswahl am 4. Dezember, aufgenommen im Dezember 1938. Foto: Sammlung Berliner Verlag Archiv

III. Reich - Sudetenland 1938

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt sudetendeutsche Frauen während einer Rede von Reichsminister Joseph Goebbels in Aussig, aufgenommen im Dezember 1938. Foto: Sammlung Berliner Verlag Archiv / Obschonka

Rudolf Hess with workers of the Reich highway, 1938

After a ceremonial start of the constructions on the highway, Rudolf Hess sits in the spa hall of Franzensbad (now Frantiskovy Lazne) together with the construction workers at the table.

Artur Goerlitzer giving a speech in the Berlin Sportpalast, 1938

State Councilor Artur Goerlitzer holds a speech at a campaign rally in the Sportpalast in Berlin. The rally takes place on the occasion of the Sudeten German by-elections. In the plebiscite, votes are cast concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich.On the poster: "Your Yes for the Fuehrer on December 4".

Campaign rally in the Berlin Sportpalast, 1938

Procession of standards and flags in the Berlin Sportpalast. Election rally in Berlin on the occasion of the Sudeten German by-elections. In the plebiscite, votes are cast concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich. On the poster: "Your Yes for the Fuehrer on December 4".

Election event at the Saengerhalle in Cheb, 1938

Election rally in the Saengerhalle in Cheb. Gauleiter Josef Brueckel gives a speech. The Sudeten Germans hold a by-election concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich. In the background: "The Fuehrer orders, and we follow!".

"Fuehrer gib die Marschbefehle", 1938

Title page of the newspaper of the German Gymnastic Federation. The newspaper promotes the plebiscite in December 1938. In the parliamentary elections, the Sudeten Germans cast their vote regarding the annexation od the Sudetenland to the German Reich.

III. Reich - Reichsgau Sudetenland 1938

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt eine Propagandakundgebung im November 1938 in den Mannesmann-Röhrenwerken im sudetischen Komotau (heute Chomutov in Tschechien) für die am 4.12.1938 stattfindenden Wahlen zum Großdeutschen Reichstag. Die nationalsozialistische Berichterstattung schreibt am 30.11.1938 auf der Rückseite des Bildes: "Zum Wahlkampf im Sudetenland. Reichsminister Hess spricht in Komotau. Arbeiter und Angestellte folgen gespannt der Rede des Reichsminister Hess in den Mannesmann-Werken in Komotau." Foto: Berliner Verlag / Archiv -

III. Reich - Reichsgau Sudetenland 1938

Wahlsäule in Görkau (Reichsgau Sudetenland, heute: Jirkov in Tschechien), mit der in den sudetendeutschen Gebieten für die Wahlen zum Großdeutschen Reichstag am 4.12.1938 geworben wird. Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Berichterstattung vom 30.11.1938. - Foto: Berliner Verlag / Archiv

III. Reich - Sudetenland 1938

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt ein Wahlplakat an einem ehemaligen tschechischen Bunker bei Schwaden an der Elbe (heute Svadov in Tschechien) für die Wahlen zum Großdeutschen Reichstag am 4. Dezember 1938 in den sudetendeutschen Gebieten, aufgenommen im November 1938. Foto: Berliner Verlag / Archiv

III. Reich - Reichsgau Sudetenland 1938

Propagandakundgebung im November 1938 in den Mannesmann-Röhrenwerken im sudetischen Komotau (heute Chomutov in Tschechien) für die am 4.12.1938 stattfindenden Wahlen zum Großdeutschen Reichstag. Die nationalsozialistische Propaganda schreibt am 30.11.1938 auf der Rückseite des Bildes: "Zum Wahlappell im Sudetenland: Reichsminister Hess spricht in Komotau. Freudig stimmen die Arbeiter der Mannesmann-Werke in Komotau der Rede von Reichsminister Hess zu." Foto: Berliner Verlag / Archiv

III. Reich - Sudetenland 1938

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt jubelnde Sudetendeutsche in Komotau bei der Ankunft von Reichsminister Rudolf Hess zum Wahlappell anläßlich der sudetendeutschen Ergänzungswahl am 4. Dezember, aufgenommen im November 1938. Foto: Sammlung Berliner Verlag Archiv / Obschonka

Banner for the elections in Goerkau, 1938

A banner above a street in Goerkau (today Jirkov) on November 30, 1938, for the elections. On the banner: "The world shall see that Greater Germany is united! Everyone vote for the Fuehrer! "

Election poster for the Sudeten German by-elections in Dux, 1938

Men are observing an election poster for the Sudeten German by-elections in Dux (today Duchkov). In the plebiscite, votes are cast concerning the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich. On the poster, a family and the inscription: "Now we have a happy future again! We thank the Fuehrer with a yes on December 4".

Commemorative stamps for the incorporation of the Sudetenland, 1938

Stamps of the German Reich to commemorate the incorporation of the Sudetenland.

Special stamp of the Sudetengau, 1938

Special stamp on the occasion of the Sudeten German by-election. On the stamp, a Sudeten German couple and the date of the parliamentary election. At the election is to be voted the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich.

III. Reich - Sudetenland 1938

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt die Ausgabe von nationalsozialistischen Wahlplakaten für die Wahlen zum Großdeutschen Reichstag am 4. Dezember 1938 in einem Polizeirevier im Sudetenland, aufgenommen im November 1938. Der Originaltext der nationalsozialistischen Berichterstattung auf der Rückseite des Bildes lautet: "Einsatz der Ordnungspolizei für die Wahlpropaganda im Sudetenland. Auch die Ordnungspolizei hat sich im Sudetenland in den Dienst der Wahlpropaganda für die Nachwahlen zum Großdeutschen Reichstag gestellt. U.B.: Ausgabe der Wahlplakate im Polizeirevier." Foto: Berliner Verlag / Archiv

III. Reich - Sudetenland 1938

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt deutsche Soldaten beim Ziehen der neuen Reichsgrenze nach dem Münchner Abkommen, aufgenommen im November 1938. Der Originaltext der nationalsozialistischen Berichterstattung auf der Rückseite des Bildes lautet: "Die neuen Reichsgrenzen zwischen Deutschland und der Tschecho-Slowakei werden gezogen. Auf Grund des amtlichen Grenzfestsetzungs-Protokoll werden durch deutsche und tschechische Beamte die neuen Grenzen vermessen. Die Beamten stellen anhand der Karte den neuen Verlauf der Grenze fest." Foto: Berliner Verlag / Archiv

III. Reich - Luftschiff LZ 130 "Graf Zeppelin" 1938

Sonderstempel für die Rundfahrt des Zeppelins LZ 130 "Graf Zeppelin II" am 2. Dezember 1938 über den Reichsgau Sudetenland. Die Fahrt erfolgte auf Anweisung des Propagandaministeriums zum Zwecke der NS-Wahlpropaganda für die am 4. Dezember 1938 in den sudetendeutschen Gebieten anstehenden Wahlen zum Großdeutschen Reichstag. Die nationalsozialistische Berichterstattung schreibt am 25.11.1938 auf der Rückseite des Bildes: "Aus Anlass der Ergänzungswahlen zum Grossdeutschen Reichstag findet Anfang Dezember eine Rundfahrt des Luftschiffes 'Graf Zeppelin' von Frankfurt nach dem Sudetenland und zurück statt, die zur Postbeförderung benutzt werden wird. Sendungen für die Sudetenlandfahrt des Luftschiffes erhalten einen Sonderstempel mit der Inschrift: 'Luftschiff Graf Zeppelin Fahrt in das befreite Sudetenland." - Foto: Berliner Verlag / Archiv

III. Reich - KdF-Urlauber in Berlin 1938

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt sudetendeutsche KdF-Urlauber bei der Besichtigung des Pergamonaltar im Pergamonmuseum in Berlin, aufgenommen im November 1938. Foto: Sammlung Berliner Verlag Archiv / Stiehr

III. Reich - KdF-Urlauber in Berlin 1938

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt sudetendeutsche KdF-Urlauber auf der Treppe vor dem Alten Museum in Berlin, aufgenommen im November 1938. Foto: Sammlung Berliner Verlag Archiv / Stiehr

Konrad Ernst Eduard Henlein bei einer Ansprache in Liberec

Konrad Ernst Eduard Henlein (born May 6; 1898 in Maffersdorf / Austria-Hungary; May 10; 1945 in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia) was a Sudeten German politician. He founded in 1933 the Sudeten German Home Front; later Sudeten German Party. With the annexation of the Sudetenland to the German Reich Konrad Henlein officiated in October 1938 as Gauleiter and Reich Governor in the new Sudetenland. The picture shows Konrad Henlein giving a speech in Liberec/Czech Republic. November 11th 1938. Photograph.

III. Reich - Sudetenland 1938

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt - nach dem "Anschluß" des Sudetenlandes an das Deutsche Reich mit dem Münchner Abkommen vom 29. September 1938 - den Gauleiter und Reichsstatthalter im neuen Sudetengau, Konrad Henlein (vor dem Fahnenträger), bei einem Turneraufmarsch in Asch (heute As in Tschechien), aufgenommen im November 1938. Foto: Berliner Verlag / Archiv

III. Reich - Sudetenland 1938

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt - nach dem "Anschluß" des Sudetenlandes an das Deutsche Reich mit dem Münchner Abkommen vom 29. September 1938 - den Gauleiter und Reichsstatthalter im neuen Sudetengau, Konrad Henlein (M., vor dem Fahnenträger), bei einem Turneraufmarsch in Asch (heute As in Tschechien), aufgenommen im November 1938. Foto: Berliner Verlag / Archiv

Rudolf Hess in the Sudetenland, 1938

Rudolf Hess welcomes upon his tour through the Sudetenland the population and gives his hand to a girl out of the car.

Enthusiastic population in Tetschen, 1938

View of a crowd on November 6, 1938, in the city of Tetschen (today Decin) on the occasion of Gauleiter Konrad Henlein's visit during the occupation of the Sudetenland by Germany.

III. Reich - SA-Standarte "Feldherrnhalle" 1938

Das Motiv aus der nationalsozialistischen Propaganda zeigt Angehoerige der SA-Standarte "Feldherrnhalle" beim Aufmarsch in Reichenberg (Liberec in Tschechien), aufgenommen im November 1938. Die nationalsozialistische Berichterstattung schreibt am 05.11.1938 auf der Rueckseite des Bildes: "SA-Wachstandarte 'Feldherrnhalle' in Reichenberg. Aus Anlass des Besuches von Reichsminister Hess in Reichenberg, der den feierlichen Akt der Uebernahme der SdP in die NSDAP vollzog, war auch eine Ehrenformation der SA-Wachstandarte Feldherrnhalle in Reichenberg angetreten, die von dem neuernannten Fuehrer der SA-Gruppe Sudeten, Gruppenfuehrer May, begruesst wurde." Foto: Sammlung Berliner Verlag Archiv -

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