Abwehr
Appointed head of the German armed forces intelligence
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1935 in Germany
Explore 99 historical events and records for Germany in 1935.
Historical records for Germany in 1935
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January
Referendum
Overwhelming victory, German rule is not allowed by World War I peace treaties. Hitler wins the referendum for the return of Saarland
Rule of Saarland
Hitler wins the referendum for the return of Saarland
Saar Plebiscite
The Saar votes to return to Germany after League supervision.
March
Luftwaffe
Helps create the administrative and training infrastructure of the Luftwaffe
Luftwaffe
Helps create the infrastructure of the Luftwaffe
Major
Appointed Major General for to create the infrastructure of the Luftwaffe
Armament
The Allies are informed about the existence of a German airforce
Luftwaffe
The Allies are informed about the existence of a German airforce
Luftwaffe
The existence of the German Luftwaffe is publicly revealed
Armament
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
Conscription
The Nazis decree compulsory military service in defiance of the Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles
The Nazis decree compulsory military service in defiance of the Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles
Announces abrogation of the Treaty of Versailles & expansion of the Army to 36 Divs
Versailles Violation
German rearmament challenges League and Versailles authority.
Communique
Meets Eden to discuss the London Communique issued by Britain & France
Rejection of Eastern Pact Proposal
Hitler rejects a proposed Eastern Pact and favors separate agreements rather than an eastern extension of the Locarno system.
Triumph of the Will
Releases Triumph of the Will, a major Nazi propaganda film.
Armament
Hitler restores conscription. Announces the peace time strength of the German army will be 1/2 million
Conscription
Hitler restores conscription
Reform of Armed Forces
Hitler restores conscription. Founds the Ministry of Church Affairs
Treaty of Versailles
Hitler repudiates the military restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles
April
Alliance Italy, Britain and France
The Stresa Front is formed which condemns Germany's violations of Versailles. A conference at Maggiore attended by Italy, Britain & France
Treaty of Versailles
The League of Nations condemns the German violation of the Versailles Treaty, no action is taken
Legislation
A Jewish tenant can be evicted if an alternate lodging is available
May
Treaty of Anglo-German Naval
Prepared to restrict the tonnage of the German Navy to 35% of the British
Luftwaffe
Helps found the Wehrmacht, consists of the Heer (army), the Kriegsmarine (navy) and the Luftwaffe (air force)
Luftwaffe
Helps found the Wehrmacht, consists of the Heer (army), the Kriegsmarine (navy) and the Luftwaffe (air force)
Supreme Commander
Appointed Commander of the Wehrmacht
Wehrmacht
Helps found the Wehrmacht, consists of the Heer (army), the Kriegsmarine (navy) and the Luftwaffe (air force). Appointed Commander of the Wehrmacht
Wehrmacht
Helps found the Wehrmacht, consists of the Heer (army), the Kriegsmarine (navy) and the Luftwaffe (air force)
June
Anglo-German Naval Agreement
The Anglo-German Naval Agreement fixed a ratio whereby the total tonnage of the Kriegsmarine was to be 35% of the total tonnage of the Royal Navy on a permanent basis. Anglo-German Naval Agreement was signed between the United Kingdom and Nazi Germany.
Anglo-German Naval Agreement
The Anglo-German Naval Agreement is signed, a naval agreement between Britain and Germany regulating the size of the Kriegsmarine in relation to the Royal Navy.
Anglo-German Naval Agreement
This marked the beginning of a series of attempts by Adolf Hitler to improve relations between the two countries, form a pact, and isolate the Soviet Union, while both the Soviet Union and Britain attempted to do the same and isolate Germany
Treaty of Anglo-German Naval
Agrees to restrict the fleet to 35% of the Royal Navys & to parity in submarines
Legislation
Men aged between 19 & 25 are conscripted for 6 months, prior to military service
Reform of Labour Service
Placed in charge of enforcing the Reichsarbeitsdienst law
Reform of Labour Service
The Reichsarbeitsdienst law is passed
July
Head of National Defence Section
Jodl takes charge of the new National Defence Section under the Reich War Ministry.
August
Promotion to Colonel
Jodl is promoted to Colonel while serving in the Reich War Ministry.
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