Historical Events tagged with "treatyof versailles"
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Hitler's Rearmament of Germany Begins
In a bold move, Adolf Hitler announced Germany's rearmament, defying the Treaty of Versailles which had imposed severe military restrictions after World War I. This decision included the reintroduction of conscription, aimed at building a large army, known as the Wehrmacht. Hitler justified the actions as necessary for national defense, claiming that other nations were also rearming, thus threatening Germany's security. The announcement took place in Germany, marking a significant step towards military expansion and escalation of tensions in Europe.
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