Nonavtalsbundet

Nonavtalsbundet, also known as the Non-Aggression Pact, was a significant international agreement signed on August 23, 1939, between Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and the Soviet Union. The pact was a response to the growing tensions in Europe, particularly the German-Soviet border disputes and the Polish Corridor issue. The agreement outlined a non-aggression pact between Germany and the Soviet Union, with Italy joining as a signatory.

The Non-Aggression Pact was a crucial factor in the outbreak of World War II. It allowed Germany to invade Poland without fear of Soviet intervention, leading to the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. The pact also facilitated the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, a secret protocol that divided Eastern Europe into German and Soviet spheres of influence.

The Non-Aggression Pact was officially terminated on June 22, 1941, when Germany invaded the Soviet Union, marking the beginning of Operation Barbarossa. The pact's legacy is complex, as it played a significant role in the onset of World War II but also highlighted the divisions and conflicts within Europe at the time. The agreement remains a subject of historical study and debate, offering insights into the geopolitical landscape of the interwar period.