What is greater germany?

Greater Germany refers to the concept of uniting all German-speaking regions and territories into a single, unified nation. This idea was popularized during the 19th and early 20th centuries when German nationalism was at its height.

The term Greater Germany typically includes not only the core regions of the German Empire, such as Prussia, Bavaria, and Saxony, but also other German-speaking areas outside of these borders, such as Austria, parts of Switzerland, Luxembourg, and parts of present-day Poland, Belgium, and France.

The idea of Greater Germany was a major factor in the Anschluss, or annexation, of Austria by Nazi Germany in 1938. This move was a key step in Adolf Hitler's goal of creating a unified "Grossdeutschland" (Greater Germany) that included all German-speaking peoples.

After World War II, the idea of Greater Germany lost much of its appeal due to the association with Nazi ideology and the atrocities committed by the regime. Today, the concept is largely seen as a historical relic, although there are still some nationalist groups that advocate for the unification of all German-speaking territories.