ww2(part6) Flashcards
(8 cards)
What year did Germany re-enter the Rhineland?
1936
How many troops did Germany send to the Rhineland?
30,000 troops
What was the Rhineland considered in terms of geography?
A buffer zone between France, Belgium & Germany
What treaty did Germany violate by re-entering the Rhineland?
The Treaty of Versailles
What was the response of France and the League of Nations to Germany’s re-entry into the Rhineland?
They did nothing
What does the lack of response from the international community indicate about their stance on Hitler’s actions?
They will not respond to Hitler’s advances in Europe
How did the events in the Rhineland affect Hitler’s perception of his expansion plans?
He felt emboldened to continue his expansion and pursuit of Lebensraum
Fill in the blank: The Rhineland was a buffer zone between ______, Belgium & Germany.
France
