Remilitarisation

By Jaeda, Joanna, Kristen

Definition
The reintroduction of armed forces into the Rhineland area of Germany in 1936.

Summary

Date March 7, 1936

Background The Rhineland, border between Germany & France, was to be

information: demilitarised according to the Treaty of Versailles.

Nazi Germany remilitarised the Rhineland, violating the Treaty of

What happened:
Versailles.

The Rhineland was an area of substantial economic and military

Why it happened: importance. The mineral-rich territory acted as a natural barrier to
potential invasions.

Hitler faced little resistance and following his foreign policy, he

Outcome: continued to expand across Europe in the following years, eventually
starting the Second World War.

Hitler's ways
Hitler rebuilds armed forces that includes an army, navy and air force. He orders the building of
new tanks, battle ships, fighter planes and guns. His main objective was to increase the security of
France, Belgium and the Netherlands against future German Aggression.

Importance of the Rhineland

Economy &
The Rhineland was rich in minerals (coal, iron, etc.)
Industry

The Rhineland was a border between Germany & France, and was a barrier to
Defense
protect Germany from invasions.

The Great The great depression crippled the German economy, and remilitarising
Depression Rhineland would create jobs & reduce unemployment.