"Union"; In order to take over Austria, Hitler simply announced a union with the country since most of its population favored unification anyway

Austria and Germany.

The Anschluss.

The union between Germany and Austria on March 12, 1938 was referred to as Anschluss, which literally means "union."

When talking about history the word 'Anschluss' (a German word for 'link, connection') refers to the invasion and annexation of Austria by Germany in March 1938. The word 'annexation' is misleading, though correct in terms of international law. In Linz and Vienna Hitler was greeted with delirious applause that made even the Nuremberg rallies seem tame. In Vienna there was an explosion of Jew-baiting and elderly Jews were forced to sweep the streets with tooth brushes while onlookers laughed and hooted with glee. Joncey