Anschluss
annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany on 12 March 1938
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Summary
Anschluss is an annexation[1]. Anschluss ranks in the top 4% of annexation entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,625 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Country: Federal State of Austria[3]
- Instance of: territory[4]
- Commons category: Anschluss of Austria 1938[5]
- Has part(s): Austrian Anschluss referendum[6]
- Point in time: March 13, 1938[7]
- Commons gallery: Anschluss[8]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 1[9]
- Subject named as: Anschluss[10]
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Outcome and Impact
Things named for Anschluss include Anschluss Medal[11], a campaign medal[12], in Nazi Germany[13], founded in 1938[14].
Why It Matters
Anschluss has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15] Anschluss is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[16]
Entities named for Anschluss include Anschluss Medal[11], a campaign medal[12], in Nazi Germany[13], founded in 1938[14].