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1936 in Germany
Explore 97 historical events and records for Germany in 1936.
Historical records for Germany in 1936
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January
February
Alliance Adolf Hitler and Russia, Hitler uses this to march into the Rhineland
France ratifies a Treaty with Russia, Hitler uses this to march into the Rhineland
Occupation
France ratifies a Treaty with Russia, Hitler uses this to march into the Rhineland
March
German Memorandum Declares Locarno No Longer Binding
The German government notifies the Locarno powers that it considers the treaty no longer binding.
German Repudiation of Locarno
Hitler declares Germany no longer bound by the Locarno Treaty while restoring German military control in the Rhineland.
Locarno Treaty Breach in Rhineland
The German entry into the demilitarized zone constitutes a breach of the Locarno guarantee system.
Neurath Backs Rhineland Remilitarization
Neurath supports the Rhineland move and expects that France will not answer the German action with military force.
Remilitarization of the Rhineland
Hitler sends German troops into the demilitarized Rhineland, violating the Versailles and Locarno settlement.
Rhineland Remilitarisation
Remilitarises the Rhineland despite League-era security commitments
Rhineland Sovereignty Proclaimed after Locarno Repudiation
Hitler announces restored German sovereignty in the demilitarized Rhineland while repudiating the Locarno system.
Treaty of Versailles
Hitler occupies the Rhineland in contravention of Versailles, an act of war
League Council Finds Locarno Violation
The League Council finds that Germany has violated its treaty obligations by remilitarizing the Rhineland.
April
Bombing of Geurnica
The kondor legion bombs the basque town of Geurnica killing over 6,000
May
May Day
A Nazi May Day rally is held in Berlin merged with an ancient Spring festival
Rally
A Nazi May Day rally is held in Berlin merged with an ancient Spring festival
June
Chief of General Staff
Appointed Chief-of General Staff of the Luftwaffe
Fury
Directs Fury, his first American feature film.
Constitution of Germany
All political police forces throughout Germany are united with Himmler as the chief
Reform of Policing
Hitler places the control of the police forces under Himmler. Himmler merges the control of the police & the SS
Reform of Policing
Hitler places the control of the police forces under Himmler. Himmler merges the control of the police & the SS
Sicherheitsdienst
All political police forces throughout Germany are united with Himmler as the chief
Sicherheitsdienst
All political police forces throughout Germany are united with Himmler as the chiefre
Sicherheitsdienst
All political police forces throughout Germany are united with Himmler as the chief
Sicherheitspolizei
Heydrich is placed in charge of the Sicherheitspolizei. The state security police were consolidated and placed under the central command of Reinhard Heydrich, already chief of the party Sicherheitsdienst (SD), and named Sicherheitspolizei
Sicherheitspolizei
Heydrich is placed in charge of the Sicherheitspolizei
Anti-Comintern Pact
By the summer of 1936, the increased influence of the military in the Japanese Government, concerns in Berlin and Tokyo about the Franco-Soviet alliance, and Hitler's desire for a dramatic anti-Communist foreign policy gesture that he believed might bring about an Anglo-German alliance led to the idea of the Anti-Comintern Pact being revived
Anti-Comintern Pact
By the summer of 1936, the increased influence of the military in the Japanese Government, concerns in Berlin and Tokyo about the Franco-Soviet alliance, and Hitler's desire for a dramatic anti-Communist foreign policy gesture that he believed might bring about an Anglo-German alliance led to the idea of the Anti-Comintern Pact being revived
Of the Anti-Comintern Pact
By the summer of 1936, the increased influence of the military in the Japanese Government, concerns in Berlin and Tokyo about the Franco-Soviet alliance, and Hitler's desire for a dramatic anti-Communist foreign policy gesture that he believed might bring about an Anglo-German alliance led to the idea of the Anti-Comintern Pact being revived
July
Alliance Austria and Germany
Austria agrees that her foreign policy would be determined as a "German State"
Germany confirms Austrias sovereignty & promises not to interfere in internal affairs
Germany confirms Austrias sovereignty & promises not to interfere in internal affairs
Independence of Austria
Confirms Austrias sovereignty & promises not to interfere in its internal affairs
Independence of Germany
Confirms Austrias sovereignty & promises not to interfere in its internal affairs
Gestapo
Siezes control of the Gestapo
Death of Georg Michaelis
Death of Georg Michaelis
August
Civil War
Germany, Italy & Portugal agree to Anglo-French proposals for non-intervention
Olympics
Germany hosts the Olympics, the most ceremonial up to that time
Olympics
Commissioned by Hitler to film the Olympic games, called Olymia & completed 1 yr later
September
Civil War
A Non-intervention committee is held in London, Italy & Germany ignore it
Civil War
Hitler announces the 2nd 4 Year Plan with Goring as plenipotentiary
Economy of Germany
Directs the 4 year economic plan in preparation for War
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