DailyTimeCapsule brief
May 22, 1938
On May 22, 1938, escalating tensions in Europe overshadowed various global affairs, notably halting a peace tour abroad. The British government responded decisively to news of German army concentrations near Czechoslovakia, which had been prompted by the deaths of two Sudeten Germans. In the wake of these developments, Czechoslovakia called upon its reservists, mobilizing 400,000 troops along the Reich border in anticipation of further aggression from Nazi Germany. Meanwhile, British officials exerted pressure to prevent formal mobilization, with Reich Radio emphasizing the reported killings. Political maneuvering intensified as Henlein's followers in Czechoslovakia were taken by surprise, and there were efforts to communicate hopes for peace amidst the growing turmoil. The political climate was fraught with uncertainty as the looming specter of war cast its shadow over Europe, marking a significant moment in the lead-up to World War II.
Key developments
-
On May 22, 1938, the National Committee on the Cause and Cure of War announced the postponement of their planned peace tour abroad. This decision was made in response to rising global tensions and unsettled conditions, which rendered such initiatives impractical. The move reflected growing concerns about the impending conflicts that would soon engulf Europe.
Wikimedia Current Events -
On May 22, 1938, 34 Britons were named as recipients of scholarships to study in the United States. Among the group were three civil service officials and five individuals from other Commonwealth nations. This opportunity highlighted the growing educational ties between the U.S. and Britain during this period.
Wikimedia Current Events -
RESERVISTS CALLED; Cabinet Acts Decisively on News of German Army Concentrations MOVES ON EVE OF VOTING Terrorism Curbed as Henlein Backers Are Surprised--Their Chief Is in Berlin Czechoslovakia Calls Men Two Sudeten Germans Killed CZECHS PUT 400,000 NEAR REICH BORDER British Exert Pressure Avoids Formal Mobilizing Germans Respond to Call Officials Hail Move Reich Radio Stresses Killingss Heleinists Issue Communique Hopes to Avoid War Czechs Are Indignant
Wikimedia Current Events
