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Rebuilding the Arm 1935

slabaronne — 2025-10-14 17:29:51 UTC

Hitler openly brought back military conscription, increasing the size of the German army, ships, and aircraft. This was a clear violation of the Treaty of Versailles.

The Rhineland Gamble 1936

slabaronne — 2025-10-14 17:30:12 UTC

German troops marched into the Rhineland, a demilitarised zone. This was a major risk, but France and Britain did not use force to stop him.

Union with Austria 1938(mar)

slabaronne — 2025-10-14 17:31:40 UTC

Hitler annexed Austria, merging it with Germany. This was another violation of the Versailles Treaty. Most Austrians supported the union.

Taking the Sudetenland 1938(oct)

slabaronne — 2025-10-14 17:32:07 UTC

Germany was allowed to take the German-speaking Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia after the Munich Agreement with Britain and France.

Seizing Czechoslovakia 1939(mar)

slabaronne — 2025-10-14 17:32:39 UTC

Hitler broke his promise and occupied the rest of Czechoslovakia. This proved that his goal was not just to unite German people, but to conquer territory.

Invasion of Poland 1939(sep)

slabaronne — 2025-10-14 17:33:12 UTC

Germany invaded Poland using Blitzkrieg tactics. This action directly led to Britain and France declaring war on Germany, starting World War II.