Militarism

Question 1

Increase in military spending

Answer 1

There was a massive increase in military spending once Hitler came to power. German armament companies received huge orders; produced tanks, guns and artillery even though it was a breach of the treaty.

Question 2

Conscription

Answer 2

Conscription (100,000 extra conscripts) into the German military was reintroduced despite being forbidden

Question 3

Union with Austria

Answer 3

Hitler ordered a union with Austria under threat of invasion

Question 4

Hitler Youth

Answer 4

Developed survival skills and physical strength. It also taught boys military skills, which they would perfect when they entered the army.

Question 5

Territorial

Answer 5

The failure of Britain and France to act after Germanys invasion of the Rhineland gave Hitler the confidence to reclaim other German territories

Question 6

Spanish Civil War

Answer 6

Hitler’s armed forces helped fascist leader Franco to victory in the Spanish Civil War. This provided the Nazis with an opportunity to train men and test equipment and tactics.