XV
CHARGE: Violation of the Declaration of
Non-Aggression entered into between Germany and Poland on 26 January
1934.
PARTICULARS: In that Germany proceeding to the
application of force for the purpose of reaching a decision did, on
or about 1 September 1939, at various places along the German-Polish
frontier employ military forces to attack, invade, and commit other
acts of aggression against Poland.
XVI
CHARGE: Violation of German Assurance given on
21 May 1935 that the Inviolability and Integrity of the Federal State
of Austria Would Be Recognized.
PARTICULARS: In that Germany did, on or about 11 March 1938, at
various points and places along the German-Austria frontier, with a
military force and in violation of its solemn declaration and
assurance, invade and annex to Germany the territory of the Federal
State of Austria.
XVII
CHARGE: Violation of Austro-German Agreement
of 11 July 1936.
PARTICULARS: In that Germany during the period from 12 February
1938 to 13 March 1938 did by duress and various aggressive acts,
including the use of military force, cause the Federal State of
Austria to yield up its sovereignty to the German State in violation
of Germany's agreement to recognize the full sovereignty of the
Federal State of Austria.
XVIII
CHARGE: Violation of German Assurances given
on 30 January 1937, 28 April 1939, 26 August 1939, and 6 October 1939
To Respect the Neutrality and Territorial Inviolability of the
Netherlands.
PARTICULARS: In that Germany, without warning, and without
recourse to peaceful means of settling any considered differences
did, on or about 10 May 1940, with a military force and in violation
of its solemn assurances, invade, occupy, and attempt to subjugate
the sovereign territory of the Netherlands.
XIX
CHARGE: Violation of German Assurances given
on 30 January 1937, 13 October 1937, 28 April 1939, 26 August 1939,
and 6 October 1939 To Respect the Neutrality and Territorial
Integrity and Inviolability of Belgium.