Herman Goering1933
Given responsibility for the secret development of the Luftwaffe
Germany · Government / NSDAP Government. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Given responsibility for the secret development of the Luftwaffe
Orders the Army to increase its strength from 100,000 to 300,000 by October 1 1934
Appointed Special Commissioner for the disarmament negotiations
The Allies are informed about the existence of a German airforce
The Nazis decree compulsory military service in defiance of the Treaty of Versailles. Announces expansion of the Army to 36 Divs. Announces abrogation of the Treaty of Versailles
Hitler restores conscription. Announces the peace time strength of the German army will be 1/2 million
Proclaims to the Reichstag Germany's withdrawal from the Treaty of Versailles
Announces the strengthening of Germany's western fortifications
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