Appeasement And Road To War #11: Events Of 1936-37 Flashcards
How had the Remilitarisation of the Rhineland affect Germany’s position in Europe?
- It strengthed it
- Less vulnerable, more able to attack
- Able to make diplomatic actions rather than being told what to do
- New confidence
What was the Austro-German agreement?
The two states agreed to consult over foreign policy, increased Germany’s influence over Austria
When was the Austro-German agreement?
July 1936
When did the Spanish Civil War start?
July 1936
Why did Germany offer limited (but important) military support in the Spanish Civil War?
To help the fascists rebel under General Franco
Rome-Berlin Axis
Germany and Italy agreed to share a common foreign policy
When was the Rome-Berlin Axis?
November 1936
What do the Austro-German agreement, his help in the Spanish Civil War, and the Rome-Berlin axis all show about Hitler?
Hitler was now confident enough to make diplomatic moves with whoever he liked, as and when he wished
What did Hitler say in speech to the German Reichstag in January 1937?
“The time for so-called surprises has ended”
When did Hitler make a speech to the German Reichstag saying “the time for so-called surprises has ended” ?
January 1937
What was the only notable event in 1937?
Hossbach Conference
When was the Hossbach Conference?
5th November 1937
Who was the Hossbach meeting held between?
Hitler, his Foreign and War ministers, and the chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force
What happened at the Hossbach meeting?
- Named after Colonel Hossbach who took notes of the meeting and write these in a document known as the Hossbach Memorandum
- Hitler gave a review of Germany’s future foreign policy aims
- He looked for opportunities that may arise concerning Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Poland. He called these “Cases” and gave them case names.
Why did Hitler hold the Hossbach conference?
He said that ”Germany must be ready for war by 1938 and at the latest by 1943-45” - it looks as though this was Hitler’s plan of action for war
