Remilitarisation of Rhineland

• Increased Hitler's confidence and popularity amongst Germans
• Hitler ordered troops to cross Hohenzollern Bridge and re-militarise the Rhineland on 7 Mar 1936
  • Used Franco-Soviet Alliance as excuse
  • Hitler said that Germany was under threat -> should be allowed to defend themselves
  • French did not respond
    • Holding elections at that time
      • No politicians wanted to be seen as wanting to start war
    • Also knew BR will not support them against Hitler
  • LON distracted by Abyssinia Crisis
  • No resistance