When did the Slovak State emerge as a client state of Nazi Germany?
The Slovak State emerged on the 14th of March 1939. This new entity initiated the breakup of Czechoslovakia that had existed for two decades.
Questions about Slovak invasion of Poland
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who commanded Field Army Bernolák during the invasion of Poland?
Slovak Defence Minister Ferdinand Čatloš commanded Field Army Bernolák. The force mobilized 51,306 soldiers under his leadership to attack Poland in September 1939.
What date did the Slovak attack on Poland begin without a formal declaration of war?
The attack began at 5:00 a.m. on the 1st of September 1939. Three infantry divisions formed the core structure of this force and advanced into Polish territory.
How many total casualties did Slovakia suffer during the campaign against Poland?
Total Slovak losses numbered 37 dead, 114 wounded and 11 missing men. All Slovak units withdrew from Poland by the end of September 1939.
Until what date did the border configuration last after the Slovak invasion of Poland?
The border configuration lasted until the 20th of May 1945 when it returned to its 1920 position. This territorial arrangement received confirmation through a Slovak parliamentary resolution on the 22nd of December 1939.