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The Rhineland, that is the area of Germany between the Rhine river & the Holland, Belgium, French border was designated to be occupied by allied forces after WW1. They were supposed to be there until 1935 but were withdrawn in 1930. It was to be a demilitarised buffer zone. General Guderian was quoted after the war (WW2) that Germany would have been powerless to oppose an allied intervention when Hitler marched a couple of divisions in, & the likelyhood would have been the removal of Hitler as chancellor at that time ! Hindsight is such a wonderful attribute !
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∙ 11y agoThe Rhineland was established as a demilitarized zone after World War I to protect France from its enemy neighbor, Germany. It was territory taken from Germany to act as a barrier between France and Germany. When Hitler came to power and started to reconquer lands Germany lost after WWI, he reoccupied the Rhineland and faced no opposition from France. This is because France and the United Kingdom were undergoing a policy of appeasement, where they would basically ignore Hitler and his actions to avoid war to a certain extent. They did not see the reoccupation of the Rhineland as an act of aggression by Hitler, and therefore did not take action. This was a vital mistake for the Allies and ultimately played a factor in the fall of France.
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∙ 9y agoUnder the Treaty of Versailles, the Rhineland was demilitarized, due to its proximity to the French and Low Countries borders. The Rhineland was the heart of the German steel and heavy industry manufacture, and when Germany occupied it, it was viewed as an act of aggression.
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∙ 13y agoRemilitarization of the Rhineland was forbidden by the Treaty of Versailles. So was starting a new German Air Force. The original German Air Force was completely dismantled after WWI and Germany was forbidden to have an air force by the Treaty.
In 1935, Hitler both restarted the German Air Force and remilitarized the Rhineland. Hitler had only been in power for two years, and had only really consolidated his hold on Germany in 1934. He had taken only the first few steps toward rearming Germany, and the German military was not yet formidable.
Had the British and French dealt firmly with Hitler in 1935, its likely Hitler would have been stopped at that point, and might have lost his leadership role in Germany. Thus, the Second World War might have been averted by insisting Germany abide by the Treaty of Versailles in 1935.
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Why was the invasion of the Rhineland important in the beginning of World War 2?
it was important because he wannted moore land lol:)
Why is rhineland in 1936 and austria in 1938 important?
I think that these are important because they are things that people used all the time especially during world war ii when the americans and germany fought.
What was the 1936 German occupation of the Rhineland met by?
The 1936 German occupation of the Rhineland was met by Hitler's troops. Hitler created the reoccupation of the Rhineland military forces to build up his own army.
The Rhineland was a buffer zone between Germany and?
The Rhineland was a buffer zone between Germany and France.
When did hitler invade Rhineland?
Germans have occupied the Rhineland for a considerable length of time! I suspect that the question should be "When did Germany remilitarize the Rhineland?", the answer being 1936. The Rhineland had been made into a demilitarised zone after the Great War, under the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, 1919. Germany had political control of this area, but was not allowed to put any troops into it. In 1936, Hitler ordered troops to re-enter the Rhineland, thus breaking the terms of the treaty.
Why was it important to France that the Treaty of Versailles included the demilitarization of the Rhineland?
Most of the Rhineland borders on France or Belgium.
Which great city is the heart of German Rhineland?
The best known city in the Rhineland is Cologne. Bonn, Koblenz and Mainz are also well known and important Rhenish cities.
Why was the invasion of the Rhineland important in the beginning of World War 2?
it was important because he wannted moore land lol:)
What was the German rhineland?
The Rhineland was is a part of Germany. There is a German state Rhineland-Palatinate. The northern part of this state is the Rhineland and further north, up to the region around cologne is the Rhineland.
What was Rhineland during World War 2?
Rhineland is Germany.
When was Rhineland Cup created?
Rhineland Cup was created in 1953.
What was the significance of the Rhineland?
no
What territory was invaded by germany in 1936?
In 1936-37: none. (In 1936 they remilitarized the Rhineland, but as the area had remained German there was no take over). The first area that the Nazis took over was Austria in 1938.
Why is rhineland in 1936 and austria in 1938 important?
I think that these are important because they are things that people used all the time especially during world war ii when the americans and germany fought.
Which nation shared a border with rhineland?
In the history of Europe the areas known as Rhineland have been fought over many times. Rhineland itself has moved and shifted. If you put a date on it, you will get a better answer.
What was the German code name for the occupation of the Rhineland?
The German codename for the occupation of the Rhineland was "Operation Winter Excercise" .
What was the 1936 German occupation of the Rhineland met by?
The 1936 German occupation of the Rhineland was met by Hitler's troops. Hitler created the reoccupation of the Rhineland military forces to build up his own army.
