On the 8th of January 1918, President Woodrow Wilson stood before congress in an attempt to present his plans for post war peace and his desire to ensure that the United States as well as the countries in and around Europe would be prosperous in the wars aftermath. According to Wilson (1918) his numerous goals included freedom of trade, free and open waters for all to use, encouraging countries to disarm and limit militaries to defense forces and to enforce sovereignty by giving back occupied territories and enforcing boundaries. Wilson felt if everyone was on the same level, working side by side, it would prevent any future wars from breaking out. This was Wilson’s idea to ensure that U.S. interest at home and abroad would be secured. A peaceful
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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