Armament
Proclaims to the Reichstag Germany's withdrawal from the Treaty of Versailles
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1937 in Germany
Explore 59 historical events and records for Germany in 1937.
Historical records for Germany in 1937
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January
Belgian and Dutch Inviolability Assurance
Hitler publicly repeats an assurance of neutrality and territorial inviolability for Belgium and the Netherlands.
German Neutrality Offer to Belgium and Netherlands
Hitler says Germany is prepared to recognize and guarantee the inviolability and neutrality of Belgium and the Netherlands.
Post-Locarno Western Security Claims
After repudiating Locarno in 1936, Hitler presents bilateral neutrality guarantees as an alternative western security policy.
Reichstag Speech on Western Neutrality
Hitler uses a Reichstag speech to offer neutrality guarantees to Belgium and the Netherlands after Locarno's collapse.
Treaty of Versailles
Proclaims to the Reichstag "withdrawal of the German signature" from Versailles. Addresses the Reichstag proclaiming "withdrawal" from the Treaty of Versailles
April
Bombing of Guernica
The Condor Legion takes part in the bombing of Guernica
Bombing of Guernica
The Condor Legion bomb rebel lines & civilian centres during the Spanish Civil War
Civil War
The Condor Legion bombs Guernica
September
Treaty of Versailles
Calls an end to the Treaty of Versailles
Meeting with Hitler
The Duke & Duchess of Windsor begin their visit to Germany & meet Hitler. Hitler receives Mussolini, he tries to prize Italy away from its support of Austria. Hitler meets Mussolini in front of an SS Parade & a rally of 800,000
Political Support at Munich
Hitler receives Mussolini, he tries to prize Italy away from its support of Austria
November
Conference of Hosbach
Blomberg is shocked by Hitler's agressive plans for expansion. Attends the conference where Hitler makes known his plans to win lebensraum by force
Declaration of War
Declares to the service chiefs Germany must use force to win teritory in 1938 or 1939
Memo
Declares that Britain will be a neutral while Germany expands in the East
Memo
Records a secret meeting between Hitler & his generals planning expansion in the east. A document recorded by Hitler's Adjutant outling Hitler's plans to invade the east
Neutrality
Declares that Britain will be a neutral while Germany expands in the East
Alliance Anti-Commintern Pact
Obtains Mussolinis signature for the Anti-Commintern Pact in Rome
Anti-Comintern Pact
Italy joins the Anti-Comintern Pact, thereby forming the group that would later be known as the Axis Powers
Axis Powers
Italy joins the Anti-Comintern Pact, thereby forming the group that would later be known as the Axis Powers
Memo
Shocked by the Hossbach Memorandum with Hitler's plan for war. Beck resigns 8 after the release of the Hossbach Memorandum
Memo
Completes the Memorandum & shows it to General Beck who is devastated by the content
Resignation of Ludwig Beck
Beck resigns 8 after the release of the Hossbach Memorandum
December
Resignation of Horace Greeley Hjalmar Schacht
Hitler accepts Schachts resignation after he disagrees with Goerings policies
Arrest of Adolf Hitler
The leader of the Protestant opposition to the German Christians is arrested. Over 800 Protestant pastors are arrested
Resignation of Horace Greeley Hjalmar Schacht
Hitler accepts Schachts resignation after he disagrees with Goerings policies
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Achtung! Panzer
Publication of "Achtung! Panzer", presents his theories of mechanized warfare
Achtung! Panzer", presents his theories of mechanized warfare
Publication of "Achtung! Panzer", presents his theories of mechanized warfare
Arrest of Frederich Gustav Emil Martin Niemoller
Leader of the Protestant opposition, arrested for opposition to the Nazi regime
Award
Wins a Gold Medal at the Paris Worlds Fair
Berlin Construction
Directed to make plans to rebuild Berlin, which was to become the capital of a "Greater Germany"
Berlin Construction
Directed to make plans to rebuild Berlin, which was to become the capital of a "Greater Germany"
Colonel
Appointed Colonel
Commander of 5th Panzer Reg
Appointed Commander of the 5th Panzer Regiment
Commander of Sixteenth Corps
Appointed Commander XVI Corps comprising 3 Panzer Divisions
Death of Erich von Ludendorf
Death of Erich von Ludendorf
Electron-Photon Cascade Theory
With Homi Bhabha, develops a cascade theory of electron, positron and photon showers in cosmic rays.
Four Year Plan
Presides over the first four year plan
German Pavilion
Desgns the German Pavilion for the 1937 international exposition in Paris
German Pavilion
Desgns the German Pavilion for the 1937 international exposition in Paris
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