The Free Republic of Schwarzenberg (German: Freie Republik Schwarzenberg) was a de facto independent entity that existed for several weeks after the German capitulation on May 8, 1945. After the surrender of Germany, the districts of Schwarzenberg, Stollberg and Aue, in the Ore Mountains, were left unoccupied, for reasons that are unclear. The "government" of the Free Republic of Schwarzenberg—an anti-fascist action group formed on May 9—ruled over 21 towns and villages. It issued its own currency and postage stamps, which were accepted in the American and Soviet zones. The republic ceased to exist when Soviet troops entered it on June 24, 1945. De facto is a Latin expression that means in fact or in practice. It is commonly used as opposed to de jure (meaning by law) when referring to matters of law or governance or technique (such as standards), that are found in the common experience as created or developed without... Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) was May 8, 1945, the date when the Allies during the Second World War formally celebrated the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of Adolf Hitlers Reich. ... May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (129th in leap years). ... 1945 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Aue_Schwarzenberg is a district in Saxony, Germany. ... Stollberg is a district in Saxony, Germany. ... In the 19th century the Erzgebirge mountains were a centre for lace making. ... Anti-Fascism is a belief and practice of opposing all forms of Fascism. ... May 9 is the 129th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (130th in leap years). ... This 1974 stamp from Japan depicts a Class 8620 steam locomotive. ... State motto: Пролетарии всех стран, соединяйтесь! (transliteration: Proletarii vsekh stran, soedinyaytes!) (Russian: Workers of the world, unite!) Official language None; Russian (de facto) Capital Moscow Area  - Total  - % water 1st before collapse 22,402,200 km²  ?% Population  - Total  - Density 3rd before collapse 293,047,571 (July 1991) 13. ... June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 190 days remaining. ... 1945 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...

It is unclear why neither American nor Russian troops occupied the area. One explanation may be that the Soviets and Americans agreed to halt on the banks of the river Mulde. As there are several rivers with this name, and the Schwarzenberg area lies between them, this could have left the middle part overlooked. Another possible explanation is that the Allies simply overlooked the area. The Mulde is a river in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. ... When spelt with a capital A, Allies usually denotes the countries that fought together against the Central Powers in World War I and against the Axis Powers in World War II. For more information, see the related articles: Allies of World War I and Allies of World War II. Other...

The term Free Republic of Schwarzenberg actually derives from the 1984 novel Schwarzenberg by Stefan Heym. As the novel is based on actual events, the term has become used as a convenient short-hand for them. 1984 is a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Stefan Heym (April 10, 1913 - December 16, 2001 ) was a German - Jewish writer, who was born in Chemnitz and died in Israel. ...

Reference

• Heym, Stefan. Schwarzenberg. München: Bertelsmann, 1984. ISBN 3570001407.