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Any number of reasons. Among others: > Revulsion in Britain at the thought of another war, since they had lost virtually an entire generation of young men just 20 years earlier. For example, see JFK's famous book, "Why England Slept". > A blindered sense of fair play among many high-ranking officials in the British government. They felt that everyone should run their lives based on being nice to each other and observing the same set of standards. Excellent idealism, terrible reality. Even spying was looked down upon because gentlemen did not engage in snooping. > A longstanding desire on the part of the U.S. to avoid "foreign entanglements". There were strong isolationist movements (involving among others, aviation hero Charles Lindbergh) that sought to keep the U.S. out of involvement with Europe's troubles. > The lack of instant and penetrating communication. Information ways conveyed by newspaper and radio, so people did not see foreign events in real time. Events in Europe were as distant as the Martian rovers are today. > An inability of many people to comprehend the rapid technological advances that were going on just below the surface. For most people, a radio, a car, some lights, and possibly a telephone comprised most of their technology. Oceans - and even the English Channel - were seen as significant barriers to invasion. Few people foresaw that aviation technology would completely negate those protections. For example, read about Howard Hughes' difficulties convincing the Army Air Force that it should fund development of long-range transport planes, how Robert Goddard's missile experiments were dismissed as an eccentric's hobby, or how Sir Frank Whittle's proposal to build a jet fighter (in 1939!) was rejected by the RAF because "an airplane without propellers is impossible". There's plenty more. Please expand on this! The mockery of the RAF as backward-looking is misplaced. From 1930 onwards it had an excellent R&D department headed by Hugh Dowding, who later commanded Britain's fighters in the Battle of Britain. In the 1930s the RAF did in fact develop two types of very effective fighters, which proved their worth in the Battle of Britain in 1940. At the same time, the RAF succeeded in persuading politicians to provide the necessary money to make all RAF runways concrete (instead of grass). Above all, with the development of radar, the RAF put in place an effective co-ordinated early warning system. None of this suggests backwardness. Whittle first present his plans for a jet engine to the RAF in 1929, and I wonder if the reference to 1939 doesn't include a typo, perhaps in the source. When Britain began to rearm in earnest in 1934-35 there was no point in choosing options that involved an unduly long time for R&D.
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Why did the British rearm the Japanese in Vietnam?
The Japanese were in Indochina...but they were surrendering to the allies...the French re-entered Vietnam (and Indochina) in 1945...the British were involved with Malaysia and those regions.
How did Hitler set out to rearm Germany?
In 1933, Hitler began rearming Germany while other countries are unaware of the rearmament. He handled it cleverly by convincing people with his public display. The public display did about him having no desire to rearm due to the objections of other countries to disarm. Surely, no one was prepared to disarm. The reason he did this was to carefully rearm Germany without any country realize this act of disobedient. Rearmament began in secret at first. Unemployed workers were drafted into army. It also reduce unemployment.
Why did Hitler take Germany out of the League of Nations in 1933?
Hitler took Germany out of the League of Nations in 1933 primarily because he wanted to pursue his aggressive foreign policy objectives without interference or opposition from the international community. By leaving the League, Hitler sought to assert Germany's independence and sovereignty, enabling him to rearm the country and expand its territory without facing sanctions or constraints imposed by the League. Additionally, Hitler believed the League was ineffective and biased against Germany, making its membership irrelevant to his plans for expansion and domination in Europe.
When did Hitler rearm Germany and how much did weapons increase by?
In February 1933, days after Hitler came to power, Hitler instructed the German general, von Fritsch to end German disarmament and to 'create an army of the greatest possible strength'. Germany began a remarkable increase in its level of weaponry that was to gather momentum during the mid-1930's. By July 1933, tanks were being produced and by 1934 Germany was making aircrafts and warships. The production of military aircraft rose from 36 planes in 1932 to 1,938 planes in 1934 and 5,112 planes in 1936. In 1935, Hitler introduced conscription and began to increase massively the number of soldiers in the German army. Hope this helps =]]
What were some foreign policies and or goals that Great Britain had before World War 2?
During the Great Depression Britain 'sheltered' within the Empire and this policy of trying to strengthen the Empire (mainly economically) continued throughout the period. This preoccupation with the Empire encouraged a quasi-isolatist attitude towards Europe - with unfortunate results. In particular, in 1933-39 Britain never managed to take the initiative in Europe, but simply reacted to Hitler and other dictators. Having said this, Britain did rearm on a significant scale in the 1930s.
When did Hitler announce that he would rearm Germany?
1933.
In what year did Hitler manage to rearm Germany?
1933
Why did the British rearm the Japanese in Vietnam?
The Japanese were in Indochina...but they were surrendering to the allies...the French re-entered Vietnam (and Indochina) in 1945...the British were involved with Malaysia and those regions.
Did Hitler rearm the Navy and Air Force at the same time as the Army?
At approximately the same time, yes, but the German Army always took precedence. Hitler admitted to being a coward at sea, and I personally think that he did not fully appreciate the importance of air power.
Was it legal for Hitler and the Nazis to rearm Germany?
It violated the Treaty of Versailles. Arguments could be made that it was legal or illegal, with the former being that Germany was still a sovereign state in spite of the treaty.
What does to abandon detente mean?
To rearm
Why didn't the US get involved in World War 2 prior to 1941?
It was involved, but only on the fringes. It had begun to rearm and to build up its troop strength and it had created the lend lease program to provide critical war material for the Allies.
How did the treaty of Versailles serve as fuel for the beginning of world war 2?
the treaty of Versailles was a server blow to the German reputation, it was this shame and dishonor at the loss of the war to the allies that gave Germany the reason to rearm and show the world it was not a lost cause.
How did Hitler set out to rearm Germany?
In 1933, Hitler began rearming Germany while other countries are unaware of the rearmament. He handled it cleverly by convincing people with his public display. The public display did about him having no desire to rearm due to the objections of other countries to disarm. Surely, no one was prepared to disarm. The reason he did this was to carefully rearm Germany without any country realize this act of disobedient. Rearmament began in secret at first. Unemployed workers were drafted into army. It also reduce unemployment.
Can you rearm when you land in IL2?
No ! But i think there is a mod that lets you do it.
When was the Stresa Front formed?
April 1935 - According to Britannica: Stresa Front, coalition of France, Britain, and Italy formed in April 1935 at Stresa, Italy, to oppose Adolf Hitler's announced intention to rearm Germany, which violated terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
How was Hitler appeased?
From1933 to 1939, Britain and France followed a policy of appeasement. In 1933 Hitler wanted to rearm, although forbidden by the Treaty of Versailles. At a conference, Hitler said, "I will unarm if you do so too." He was allowed to by Britain as the treaty was said to be 'unfair'. They also ignored the remilitarisation of the Rhineland as Britain, France and the League of Nations were dealing with the Abyssinian crisis. They ignored his Anschluss with Austria and helped him gain the Sudetenland in order to appease him. Britain may have done this to give them time to rearm after the great depression and WW1, or Neville Chamberlain may not have realised that Hitler was not to be trusted, and that each demand was not his last one, as he kept promising. However in 1939 when he invaded the whole of Czechoslovakia, they realised, and ended appeasement.
