Map of Europe in 1938
This border map shows Europe and the Mediterranean in 1938 (era: The World Wars). The largest states within the map area were USSR, Algeria (France) and Iran. The map stays in use until the next border change recorded in 1945.
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States on the map in 1938
Areas are approximate and count only territory inside the map area.
| State | Approx. area on map |
|---|---|
| USSR | 8.80 million km² |
| Algeria (France) | 2.12 million km² |
| Iran | 1.58 million km² |
| Libya | 1.52 million km² |
| Saudi Arabia | 1.19 million km² |
| Egypt | 980,000 km² |
| Emirate of Bin Shal'an | 570,000 km² |
| Germany | 560,000 km² |
| Denmark | 560,000 km² |
| France | 550,000 km² |
| Mesopotamia (GB) | 550,000 km² |
| Spain | 500,000 km² |
| Turkey | 500,000 km² |
| French West Africa | 460,000 km² |
| Sweden | 440,000 km² |
| Morocco (France) | 410,000 km² |
| Poland | 390,000 km² |
| Finland | 370,000 km² |
| Norway | 350,000 km² |
| Syria (France) | 320,000 km² |
| Italy | 310,000 km² |
| Romania | 300,000 km² |
| Yugoslavia | 240,000 km² |
| United Kingdom | 230,000 km² |
| Hejaz | 200,000 km² |
Rulers in 1938
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Franks / HRE / Germany | Hitler | 1933–1945 |
| France | Third Republic | 1870–1940 |
| England / UK | Edward VIII / George VI | 1936–1952 |
| Rus' / Russia | Stalin | 1924–1953 |
| Ottomans / Turkey | Atatürk | 1923–1938 |
Key events, 1938 to 1944
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Anschluss; Munich Agreement | |
| 1939 | Germany invades Poland; WWII begins | Warsaw |
| 1942 | Battle of Stalingrad | Battle of Stalingrad |
| 1943 | Battle of Kursk | Battle of Kursk |
| 1944 | D-Day landings in Normandy | Normandy Landings |
| 1944 | Republic of Iceland founded | Reykjavík |
Battles and sites in this period
- Battle of Stalingrad · 1942
- Battle of Kursk · 1943
- Normandy Landings · 1944
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