Rearmament Flashcards
How did Rearmament help unemployment in Germany?
Thousands of unemployed workers were drafted into the army, and the mass mobilisation of troops required people to manufacture weapons and equipment.
Was Germany’s rearmament stated publicly at first?
No, it began in secret not to scare other countries.
What was one of Hitlers excuses to rearm?
Other countries weren’t disarming so he wanted to feel safe.
What did Hitler reintroduce in 1936?
Conscription (where people of age and good health were forced to join the army).
What did Britain think about the limits put on Germany about their the army?
They thought the terms were too tight and unfair.
How did Britain help Hitler dismantle the Treaty of versailles?
They signed a naval agreement with Hitler, allowing Germany to increase their naval size 35% that of the British army.
