Anglo-German Naval Agreement (1935) Flashcards

1
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What did Britain condone?

A

German expansion

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2
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Define condone

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Allow something that is usually morally dubious.

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What did the agreement permit?

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Permitted NG to expand its navy to 35% of the size of the Royal Navy and have submarines. (contravenes the ToV)

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4
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What did the ToV reduce the German Navy to?

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  • 35 ships
  • 15k soldiers
  • NO submarines
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5
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For the Germans, the AGNA was…

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…intended to mark the beginning of an Anglo-German alliance against France & the USSR

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For the British, the AGNA was…

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…to be the beginning of arms limitation agreements to limit German expansion.

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Who did Britain not consult about the AGNA?

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The other members of the Stresa Front (the cracks are beginning to show lol)

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What did the French contend?

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That Britain had no legal right to absolve Germany from adhering to the naval clauses of ToV.

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9
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When was the Pact signed?

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On the 120th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo (salt in the wound)

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