Eighty Years Since The Midnight Diplomatic Pact: An Overture to The Second World War
Eighty Years Since The Midnight Diplomatic Pact: An Overture to The Second World War

Summary/Abstract: This contribution presents and describes one of the biggest diplomatic successes of the 20th century, still veiled in the myth. Signature of the German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact, signed on August 23rd 1939. The agreement, which is a proof of capable diplomacy, the agreement that top country leaders themselves could not achieved it, where diplomatic teams are irreplaceable. The pact, signed by the two completely different and opposite countries, suddenly met at the given moment in the given situation. The agreement, which shows how diplomatic communication, the irreplaceability of diplomats as well as secrecy and confidentiality, is the important key when the agreements are concluded. A Pact that did not see the final minute to sign it, because at least from Germany long planned war could begin. An alliance that caused millions of people to die, an alliance that has led many plans fall into the water. A pact that is very complex, both historical and mythical. What happened and what were the reasons for the signature, we analyze in this contribution. There are still quite a few secrets and questions, especially on the Russian side. Once they open the archives, we will be able to re-examine it-again.

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