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Schuschnigg

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[shoosh-nik] / ˈʃʊʃ nɪk /

noun

  1. Kurt von (1897–1977), Austrian statesman in the U.S.: Chancellor of Austria 1934–38.


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Schuschnigg tried to defend his regime by announcing a plebiscite in four days, on March 13, to decide whether Austrians wanted "a free, independent, social, Christian and united Austria."

From Time Magazine Archive

Hitler, apoplectic, ordered the Wehrmacht to invade Austria on March 12 unless Schuschnigg called off the plebiscite.

From Time Magazine Archive

Once again Schuschnigg surrendered, but Hitler kept increasing his demands.

From Time Magazine Archive

Schuschnigg again surrendered, and resigned, but President Miklas refused to name Seyss-Inquart.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hitler knew that Schuschnigg would immediately rush to England and France for aid.

From Secret Armies The New Technique of Nazi Warfare by Spivak, John L.

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