When Hitler and his Nazi party took power of the Reichstag in 1933, they immediately set forth in turning Germany’s fortune around. This began with economic reform, political consolidation of power and the creation of National Labor battalions. As the economy began to turn around, Hitler shifted his focus on rearming and rebuilding Germany’s military. This build up would lead to the creation of Operation Schulung, which was Hitler’s plan to reoccupy German lands west of the Rhine River. On March 7, 1936, a small German force of roughly three battalions, crossed the Rhine River and effective reclaimed land lost, due to the Treaty of Versailles. In response, the French military mobilized and reinforced the Maginot Line, but did not directly confront the smaller German force. While these events were unfolding, Hitler was addressing a crowd outside of the Reichstag. In his speech, Hitler (1936) stated that Germany would no longer bow to any country but did desire peace and claimed Germany would not infringe on European sovereignty. It was obvious times were changing for the Germans, and Hitler was to thank. However what unfolded in the coming years, left Hitler more powerful than ever and unfortunately millions dead because of
When Hitler and his Nazi party took power of the Reichstag in 1933, they immediately set forth in turning Germany’s fortune around. This began with economic reform, political consolidation of power and the creation of National Labor battalions. As the economy began to turn around, Hitler shifted his focus on rearming and rebuilding Germany’s military. This build up would lead to the creation of Operation Schulung, which was Hitler’s plan to reoccupy German lands west of the Rhine River. On March 7, 1936, a small German force of roughly three battalions, crossed the Rhine River and effective reclaimed land lost, due to the Treaty of Versailles. In response, the French military mobilized and reinforced the Maginot Line, but did not directly confront the smaller German force. While these events were unfolding, Hitler was addressing a crowd outside of the Reichstag. In his speech, Hitler (1936) stated that Germany would no longer bow to any country but did desire peace and claimed Germany would not infringe on European sovereignty. It was obvious times were changing for the Germans, and Hitler was to thank. However what unfolded in the coming years, left Hitler more powerful than ever and unfortunately millions dead because of