October 1938 Hitler moved his forces into the Sudetenland. claimed that this was the end of his demands. proved to be a lie.

March 15 1939 German troops took over the rest of Czechoslovakia

For Chamberlain It was a step too far. Unlike the Sudeten Germans Czechs were not separated from their homeland by the TOV. if Hitler continued unchecked his next target was likely to be Poland. Britain and France threatened to declare war on Germany if Hitler invaded Poland.