Start of German Expansion, 1933-1935

Stresa Conference

Meeting in April 1935 between Britain, France, and Italy to address concerns about German rearmament and conscription.

Stresa Agreement

Agreement from the Stresa Conference condemning German rearmament and aiming to maintain peace in Europe.

Anglo-German Naval Agreement

Naval agreement between Hitler and Britain in June 1935 that weakened the Stresa Front and harmed relations between Britain and France.

Appeasement

Policy followed by British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain towards Hitler, with reasons for and against appeasement.

Impact of Diplomatic Agreements

The effect of diplomatic agreements like the Stresa Agreement and the Anglo-German Naval Agreement on European relations and the lead-up to World War II.