4 Flashcards
What role did the Imperial Defence Council give generals?
It gave them more decision-making power
Example sentence: The Imperial Defence Council gave generals more authority to make strategic decisions.
Who did all military personnel swear an oath of allegiance to from August 1934?
To protect germany but to also protect Hitler
Example sentence: In August 1934, all military personnel swore an oath of allegiance to protect Germany and Hitler.
Give three examples of the ways in which German society became militarised?
- Uniforms became common in many parts of german society
- Military encampments were held during the Nuremberg rallies
- Martial music was played at SA marches
Example sentence: German society became militarised through the widespread use of uniforms, military events at rallies, and martial music.
Why was the army generally supportive of Hitler’s policies?
- They wanted to avenge the German defeat from the First World War and gain back lost land
- They had seen him gain back land and conquer areas which gave them confidence that he knew what he was doing
- Hitler made key generals resign due to personal scandals which strengthened people’s faith in him
Example sentence: The army supported Hitler’s policies due to a desire for revenge, confidence in his military successes, and faith in his leadership after removing generals with scandals.
What happened to those generals who might have opposed Hitler?
They were replaced with radical Nazi members
Example sentence: Generals who opposed Hitler were replaced with Nazi loyalists.
Who was given control over the air force in 1933?
Herman Goring
Example sentence: Hermann Goring was given control over the air force in 1933.
Where did the Luftwaffe develop its techniques between 1936 and 1939?
Between 1936 and 1939, the Luftwaffe developed its techniques
Example sentence: The Luftwaffe developed its techniques during the period from 1936 to 1939.
