Nazi- Soviet Pact 1939 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the significance of anti-communism in the nazi-soviet pact?
A
anti-communism was a central tenet of Nazi ideology and now hitler seemed to be betraying it
2
Q
What was the reaction of the party members to the pact?
A
The morning after the front garden of Nazi HQ was covered in badges where members had thrown them in disgust
3
Q
Who did Alfred Rosenberg blame for the Nazi-Soviet pact and why?
A
ribbentrop because of his ambition, an alliance with britain would have been preferable in his view
4
Q
What did many realise about the rapprochement with the USSR?
A
a rapprochement with the USSR was purely tactical
5
Q
What did Goebbels say of Hitler’s rapprochement with the USSR?
A
he leader has made a brilliant move
