Question

What steps were taken by Hilter to militarise Germany?

Answer 1

Steps taken by Hilter to militarise Germany:

(i) Hitler built the Army, Navy and Luftwaffe (Air force) virtually from scratch. This was contrary to the Treaty of Versailles but none of the allied powers resisted as they were engaged in their domestic affairs.

(ii) In 1936 Hitler sent an army to acquire Rhineland.

(iii) Emboldened Hitler integrated Austria and Germany in 1938 under the slogan One people, One empire and One leader.

(iv) Hitler chose war as a way out of the approaching economic crisis-to amass resources.

(v) By the end of 1940, Hitler was at the pinnacle of his power and Germany once again emerged as a threat to peace in Europe.