The union of Germany with Austria is known as "Anschluss." This term refers specifically to the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938, which was part of Adolf Hitler's expansionist policies. The Anschluss was met with both support and opposition, and it had significant implications for the geopolitical landscape of Europe at the time.
The Anschluss.
The union between Germany and Austria on March 12, 1938 was referred to as Anschluss, which literally means "union."
central powers
Central Powers
In 1938, military forces of Nazi Germany crossed over the borders to its southern neighbor, Austria, in what soon became known as the "Anschluss". This German term means "union" or "connection", and fittingly describes the annexation of the formerly independent nation by Germany.
Germany, Austria-Hungary and their allies were known as the Central Powers.
CENTRAL POWERS
Austria and Germany. In Austria the name is found primarily in Tyrolia, in Germany in Lower Bavaria and in the neighboring counties in Upper Bavaria.
Austrian
come from Germany and Austria origins
Germany/Austria
The last name Dietrich comes from Austria. It is very common in Austria and Germany, it is like the last name "Smith".