First Vienna Award
Historical Background
The First Vienna Award of 2 November 1938 marked the beginning of Hungary's territorial revision following the Treaty of Trianon. Through international arbitration by Germany and Italy, Hungary regained large areas of southern Slovakia and southern Carpathian Ruthenia, restoring territories with substantial Hungarian populations.
The reoccupation was carried out peacefully and became one of the defining national events of the interwar period. Hungarian troops entered the returned territories amid military parades, official ceremonies and public celebrations, while photographers and newsreel cameramen documented the historic occasion in remarkable detail.
The TŰZKERESZT Archive preserves original photographs, personal albums, military documents and historical research illustrating the return of the Royal Hungarian Honvéd, the welcoming ceremonies and the people who witnessed these events.
Vienna Arbitration
Military Mobilisation
Entry into Southern Slovakia
Military Ceremonies
Public Celebrations
Officers & Soldiers
Original Photograph Albums
Contemporary Publications
Historical Documents
Research Themes
Diplomatic history
Military occupation
Royal Hungarian Honvéd
Civilian celebrations
Contemporary newspapers
Photograph identification
Original historical photography
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Explore articles, original photographs, military documents and historical research relating to the First Vienna Award and Hungary's territorial revision in 1938.
TŰZKERESZT Digital Archive • Historical Campaign • First Vienna Award (1938)
