Rearmament Flashcards
How did Hitler increase the size of the German Armed Forces?
He drafted unemployed workers into the army to reduce unemployment and challenge the ToV
How did Hitler Re-arm initially?
He did it in secret and public stated that they were not rearming
What did Hitler do in 1935?
He openly staged a massive military rally celebrating German Nation Forces
What did Hitler do in 1936?
He reintroduced conscription into the army, it broke the ToV.
How did he get away with reintroducing Conscription?
Many countries were using it as a way to fight unemployment, so it was not followed up.
How popular was the reintroduction of Conscription in Germany?
It was very Popular and boosted Nazi support.
What did Britian feel about the Armed Forces in Germany?
1) They felt that the limits on the armed forces were too harsh and that there were not enough troops to defend an attack.
2) They thought Germany would be a good buffer from the Communist East
What was the Naval agreement between Britain and Germany?
It was agreement in 1935 where Britain allowed Germany to increase their navy
What was the size of the Armed Forces in Germany in 1939?
950,000
