World War II Timeline: March 1939
A dated guide to 3 documented events in March 1939, with links to individual historical records.
Dated historical records
Entries below follow the dates recorded in the WWII CHRONOS archive. Each linked title opens the original historical entry, including its source reference.
- — Declaration of Independence of Carpatho-Ukraine — The Soim of Carpatho-Ukraine proclaimed independence in Khust.
- — Occupation of the Czech Lands — Germany occupies Bohemia and Moravia after the breakup of Czechoslovakia.
- — British and French Guarantees to Poland — After the expansion of German power, the British and French governments declared support for Polish independence. European diplomacy increasingly recognised the danger of another war.
For wider context, explore the interactive historical timeline and compare events across theaters.