By Lord Raffles
"I intend to create a Germany that will stretch from
the Rhine river to the Volga river and contain two
hundred and fifty million German speaking people
by the end of this century"
-Adolf Hitler
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By Lord Raffles
"I intend to create a Germany that will stretch from
the Rhine river to the Volga river and contain two
hundred and fifty million German speaking people
by the end of this century"
-Adolf Hitler
There was no dobut amongst the overwhelming mass of the German people in March of 1936 that the shackles of Versailles were finally being shaken off, as they had been earlier with Hitler's introduction of Military conscription the previous year. The Rhineland crisis was a major triumph for Hitler, both externally and internally. It also marked the plainest demonstration of the weakness of France and Great Britain, the dominant powers in Europe, since World War I.
German troops move into the Rhineland in March 1936
Hitler was more convinced than ever, following the Rhineland triumph, that he was walking with destiny, guided by the hand of Providence. The events of March 7 was both at home and outside Germany a demonstration of his strength. With the great industry of the Rhineland under his belt, he could now embark on a major programme of rearment, again in contravention to the Versailles Treaty.
Within Germany, Hitler's power was absolute. The largest, most modern, and most thrusting nation-state in central Europe lay at his feet, bound to the 'charismatic' politics of 'national salvation'. His position as Dictator was unchallenged. No serious threat of opposition faced him.
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Looks great so far Raffles!
Cant wait to read more.
And Rattler: Hate the man, but also respect him.
Cant wait to read more.
And Rattler: Hate the man, but also respect him.
I give him respect for being a great speaker which is how he got into power, most of the military things were pulled off by his generals. Being jewish its part of my culture to hate him
I will read this AAR however, it looks good.
I will read this AAR however, it looks good.
Most of the details will be rather sparse up untill 1939. This AA report will concentrate on the Hitler and his personal ambition to create a Greater Germany on militaristic lines.
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Looks interesting, but make sure you are acquainted with the HoI forum rules regarding subjects that are off-limits.
And for everyone else, remember that it's just an AAR.
And for everyone else, remember that it's just an AAR.
"I go with the certainty of a sleepwalker along the path laid out for me by Providence"
-Adolf Hitler, 14th March 1936
Boarders of the German Reich, 1936
The popular euphoria of the news of the reoccupation of the Rhineland far outstripped all previous triumphs. People were beside themselves with delight. The initial widespread fear that Hitler's action would bring war was rapidly dissipated. It was almost impossible not to be caught up in the infectious mood of joy. It extended far beyond firm Nazi supporters.
The Rhineland triumph left a signifigant mark on Hitler. From now on he was more than ever a believer in his own infallibility. A sense of his own greatness had been instilled in Hitler by his admirers since the early 1920s. He had readily embraced the aura attached to him. It had offered insatiable nourishment for his already incipient all-consuming egomania.
Hitler had won over the hearts of the German people, but it was not enough. Expansion beckoned. If Germany was to develop from a second-class nation into a major world power, she must have room to expand, and if she was to support a rapidly growing population demanding prosperity, she must have land for growing food, and raw materials for power and manufacturing.
STATUS OF THE ARMED FORCES, MARCH 1936
WEHRMACHT
Infantry - 36
Armoured - 3
TOTAL- 39
KRIEGSMARINE
Battleship - 2
Cruiser - 9
Submarine - 6
Transport - 6
TOTAL -23
LUFTWAFFE
Fighter - 3
Tac. Bomb -7
Div. Bomb - 1
Transport - 2
TOTAL - 13
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