Hitler's Rearmament Flashcards
When did Hitler stage his massive rearmament rally?
1935.
What was the purpose of this rearmament rally?
To celebrate the power of the German Armed Forces. It showed the world how powerful Germany had become.
In 1935, Hitler announced the size of his peacetime army. What was the size?
550,000.
When did Hitler reintroduce conscription?
1935, same year as the rearmament rally, funnily enough.
Hitler also introduced a new Air Ministry. This Air Ministry’s purpose was to do what?
To train pilots and build 1000 aircraft.
Why was Hitler confident that he’d get away with rearmament?
After the results of the Disarmament Conference, he was confident that none of the powers would try and stop him from rearming.
What was the Stressa Front?
Representatives from Britain, France and Italy met up in the Italian town of Stressa to discuss Germany’s rearmament. They condemned Germany’s rearmament and were against German aggression.
Who were members of the Stressa Front?
The Stressa Front consisted of Britain, France and Italy.
Why did the Stressa Front collapse?
After the Abyssinian Crisis, relations between Britain, France and Italy were destroyed, therefore the front collapsed in 1935 after the Abyssinian Crisis.
