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Adolf Hitler announcing the annexation of Austria to members of the Reichstag at Kroll Opera House, Berlin, Germany, Mar 1938

Caption   Adolf Hitler announcing the annexation of Austria to members of the Reichstag at Kroll Opera House, Berlin, Germany, Mar 1938 ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives
Identification Code   208-N-39843
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Annexation of Austria   Main article  Photos  
Reichstag Building and Kroll Opera House   Main article  Photos  
Adolf Hitler   Main article  Photos  
Photos on Same Day See all photos dated 12 Mar 1938
Added By C. Peter Chen
Added Date 7 Sep 2006

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1. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
11 Aug 2010 09:19:05 AM

Berlin 1938, Hitler at the Reichstag, after announcing the peaceful takeover of Austria. In 18 months, on September 1, 1939 WWII would start, and change the world foreve.
2. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
10 Jun 2012 07:53:40 PM

"WAR IS SWEET TO THOSE WHO HAVE NO EXPERIENCE OF IT, BUT THE EXPERIENCED MAN TREMBLES EXCEEDING AT HEART ON ITS APPROACH" PINDAR 522-438 BC ANCIENT GREEK LYRIC/POET

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