USA HISTORY

Remilitarising the Rhineland was Hitler’s first big risk. He new he should be careful, therefore his generals carried order to move out if the French acted against them.

(A) ** True

(B) False

Concept note-1: -For example, the remilitarisation of the Rhineland increased international tension because it prompted France to seek more reassurance that they could rely on Britain as an ally in the event of German invasion.

Concept note-2: -In a blatant violation of the treaty, on March 7, 1936, Hitler ordered German troops to reoccupy the zone. Hitler gambled that the western powers would not intervene. His action brought condemnation from Great Britain and France, but neither nation intervened to enforce the treaty.

Concept note-3: -The German reoccupation of the Rhineland marked a turning point in the march toward war. First, it strengthened Hitler’s power and prestige within Germany. Second, the balance of power changed in Germany’s favor. France and Belgium were now open to attack from German troops.