Anglo-German Naval Agreement (1935) Flashcards
What did Britain condone?
German expansion
Define condone
Allow something that is usually morally dubious.
What did the agreement permit?
Permitted NG to expand its navy to 35% of the size of the Royal Navy and have submarines. (contravenes the ToV)
What did the ToV reduce the German Navy to?
- 35 ships
- 15k soldiers
- NO submarines
For the Germans, the AGNA was…
…intended to mark the beginning of an Anglo-German alliance against France & the USSR
For the British, the AGNA was…
…to be the beginning of arms limitation agreements to limit German expansion.
Who did Britain not consult about the AGNA?
The other members of the Stresa Front (the cracks are beginning to show lol)
What did the French contend?
That Britain had no legal right to absolve Germany from adhering to the naval clauses of ToV.
When was the Pact signed?
On the 120th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo (salt in the wound)