remilitarization of the rhineland

Question 1

Where was the Rhineland?

Answer 1

On the border between France and germany

Question 2

why were no german troops allowed in the Rhineland?

Answer 2

As part of the TOV and another treaty signed in 1925 the Germans were not allowed toops in the Rhineland for Frances saftey as they feared being attacked.

Question 3

Why was Hitler hesitant to send troops into the rhineland?

Answer 3

• France signed a treaty with the USSR to say if either got attacked they would support eachother.
• He would have lost suport of the army if it had failed aswell as been humiliated.

Question 4

what was germanys army like at the time when the invaded the Rhineland?

Answer 4

it was very weak as it lacked essentials and any air support.

Question 5

Why did Hitler go ahead with moving troops into the Rhineland?

Answer 5

• He wanted to challenge the `TOV
• he believed that he should have troops on his border
• he had support from many people in Britain to do so

Question 6

How did the League Of Nations respond to Germany putting troops in the Rhineland?

Answer 6

-They condemed Hitlers action, however they had no power to do anything else.

Question 7

How did France respond to the issue in the Rhineland?

Answer 7

• they were holding an election for a new president
• None of the candidates would want to plunge France into a War right away.
• France refused to act without the support of the British

Question 8

What was the outcome of the Remilitarisation of the Rhineland?

Answer 8

-Germany succesfully moved troops into the Rhineland and the gamble paid off.