The Occupation of the Rhineland
When was the events in Abyssinia
1935-1936
When
7th March 1936
What did the League of Nations do
A vote cast, only soviet Russia voted in favour of imposing sanctions on Germany.
German action
Condemned by the league
Results
Gave hitler more confidence, hitters position in Germany grew he was proved right.
Locarno pact
German government signed in 1925
7th March 1936
German shoulders marched into the Rhineland
Rome-Berlin axis with Mussolini
Germany and Italy co-operate. Germany support general Franco in the Spanish civil war. Hitler test his armed forces and tactics .
What did the occupation of the Rhineland lead to
Germany signing of Rome - Berlin axis with Mussolini.
Britain's results
Movement towards re-armament in Britain.
What did Germany promise
That they would sign a 25 year non-aggression pact.
What was the occupation of the Rhineland against
The treaty of Versailles and the Locarno pact
Britain's thoughts
They didn't think that Hitler was doing anything wrong, they thought the treaty was unfair
Why nobody took action
They didn't want war
Britain and France actions
Took no action, more concerned with Mussolini's invasion of Abyssinia
French government
Were divided on what to do
