Invasion of the Rhineland Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
When did Hitler order his troops to openly re-enter the Rhineland?
A
7 March 1936
2
Q
On the 7th of March 1936
A
Hitler ordered his troops to openly re-enter the Rhineland
3
Q
What were the consequences of this order
A
Broke the terms of the Treaty of Versailles and the Locamo Pact of 1925 (a series of agreements for mutual peace in Western Europe)
4
Q
What did Hitler order his generals
A
Still having a significantly small army, Hitler ordered his generals to withdraw immediately if France reacted
5
Q
How many people crossed into the Rhineland
A
As France did not react, 32,000 soldiers and armed policemen crossed into the Rhineland
