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Appeasement Timeline
Appeasement Timeline
peace.
1935, Hitler is discovered to have rebuilt the German army. This is clearly in
violation of the Versailles Treaty signed after World War I. The Allied
forces do nothing.
1936, Hitler takes control of the Rhineland and begins to rebuild the industry
there. Traditionally, the allies know this area of industry is used for
producing military goods. This is also in violation of the Versailles Treaty.
The Allied forces do nothing.
1936, Hitler and Benito Mussolini form treaty to create the Axis Powers.
1938, Hitler sends troops into Austria to “reunify the German people.”
Historically, Germany and Austria have very close ties. Therefore, many
Austrians gather to welcome the Nazi forces. Britain and France protest
Hitler’s expansion but do nothing.
March 1939- Hitler invades Poland which signals the beginning of the
Second World War.