Remilitarisation of the Rhineland Flashcards
When was the remilitarisation of the Rhineland
1936
Where is the Rhineland
Between Germany and France
What happened to the Rhineland after WW1
Demilitarised zone
What does a demilitarised zone mean
No german troops allowed to set foot in the zone
What are the two treaties that stopped Germany attacking France
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Locarno
When was the Treaty of Locarno signed
1925
What did the Treaty of Locarno say
Protects France from German attacks
What did Hitler do whilst the League were dealing with the Abyssinian crisis
Moved 32,000+ soldiers and armed police into the Rhineland
What did the Remilitarisation of the Rhineland go against
Treaties if Versailles and Locarno
How did the League respond to the remilitarisation of the Rhineland
Condemned the actions
When did the League condemn the actions of Hitler in the Rhineland
14th March 1936
How did France react to Hitlers actions in the Rhineland
Condemned it and wanted British backing in military action
How did Britain react to Hitler’s actions in the Rhineland
Issued a formal protest but didn’t want to get involved
Why didn’t Britain want to get involved in the remilitarisation of the Rhineland
Moving troops into their own back yard
Own territory
Who in Britain was starting to see Hitler fir what he was
Churchill