Hitlers Foreign Policy Flashcards
What were hitlers foreign policy aims?
To reverse the treaty of Versailles
To unite all German speaking people
Lebensraum
Anschluss
Destroy communism
What did Hitler do after withdrawing from the disarmament conference?
He increased the German army to 300,000 and set up an air force with 1000 aircraft
When did Hitler withdraw membership to the League of Nations?
October 1933
What was the non - aggression pact with Poland?
Signed in 1934 which promised to accept polish borders so Hitler didn’t fear an attack from Poland
What did Hitler do to attempt Anschluss with Austria?
In 1934 Nazis attacked a radio station and said dollfuss had resigned and was assassinated in Austria. Failed due to lack of support from Hitler due to fear of Mussolini
What was the return of the Saarland?
In 1935, plebiscite voted to rejoin Germany
What parts of the treaty of Versailles did Hitler renounce in 1935?
He introduced conscription,the navy,army and armed forces were openly built up
What was the stresa front?
In 1935, France Italy and Britain protested against Hitler s plans but failed
What did the invasion of Abyssinia do?
Pushed Mussolini and Hitler closer