From a German word for political union, Hitler's annexation of part of Austria.
The annexation of Austria by Germany.
annexation of Austria by Germany on March 13, 1938.
Hitler's union of Germany with the German-speaking population of Austria; took place in 1938, despite complaints of other European nations. (p. 852)
German annexation of Austria in March 1938.
The AnschlussUntil the German spelling reform of 1996, Anschluss was written Anschluß in the countries subject to the reform. (See also the article on ß.) In English-language typography and style conventions, "ß" was often transliterated as "ss," although the spelling in German is a valid, if not predominant, option, but mainly before 1996 (when the English spelling became a correct German spelling).