Ambitions of Germany

what was FP like under Franz Von Papen (May-Nov 1932)?

with support of his predecessor Bruning helped persuade western democracies to effectively abolish reparations

what was FP like under General Von Schliecher (Dec 1932-Jan 1933)?

achieved success at the World Disarmament conference when the great powers agreed to concede to Germany’s ‘equality of rights’ with ‘a system which would provide security for all nations’

when did Hitler become chancellor?

1933, declaring himself Fuhrer on 30th June 1934

what are 3 things Hitler did (almost immediately) after becoming chancellor/Fuhrer?

1. made speeches declaring the ‘German right’ to control territories lost in the ToV

2. army now swore an oath of loyalty to the Fuhrer + massive rearmament introduced

3. ambitions found on a false narrative

why did Mussolini fear an aggressive Germany? (2)

1. Hitler made his aim of achieving Anschluss with Austria clear. German expansion into Austria would threaten Italy’s north-east border

2. if Germany continued to expand, Italy’s sphere of influence in the Balkans would be endangered

Mussolini encouraged the fascist, but anti-Nazi, chancellor of Austria to establish an authoritarian regime with their support - how did Austria Nazis react to this?

murdered Dollfuss in an attempted coup d’etat on 25th July 1934. Mussolini was outraged and mobilised troops on the Italy-Austrian border to dissuade Germany taking Austria by force - Hitler backed down

By accepting the Stresa front with France + Britain what did Mussolini hope to secure + when?

Jan 1935 - hoped to secure the support of his former allies in the event of German aggression