To What extent was Hitler responsible for the outbreak of WW2
To what extent was Hitler responsible for the outbreak of World War II?
If you asked an average person why World War II happened, they would most likely blame it on Hitler.
This accusation would be partly accurate; after all it was the Fuhrer who led the German army into Poland on September 1st 1939, officially beginning the war.
But, if you take a closer look, examine the facts; you can see that numerous events lead up to this point (many of which had little to do with Hitler personally). One of the first actions, which in the long run lead to the outbreak of war, was ironically the peace Treaty of Versailles in 1919.
The Treaty had many points concerning Germany, which were very harsh (they were forced to pay a huge war fee, demilitarize Rhineland, stop the production of weapons etc.).
The victorious countries thought that this would make Germany weaker, and prevent it from attacking anybody.
Unfortunately, quite the opposite happened, the German people were profoundly unpleased with the outcome of World War I.
The Treaty caused hatred towards everyone who agreed with it. The Wall Street Crash of 1929, one of the main reasons Hitler gained enough support to become chancellor. Why? Because the crisis spread all the way to Europe, Germany included.
Hitler seemed to know a cure for all misfortunes of the Weimar Republic. He offered jobs for the unemployed.
Had the Jews and communists to blame for all the calamities, and offered to basically get rid of them.
These ideas along with some amazing propaganda made Hitler chancellor in 1933. Now, that he was one of the most influential people in Germany, he could easily determine it’s fate. One of the things that pushed the Fuhrer to invade Poland was the fact that the League of Nations was practically powerless.
This was insinuated when Italy invaded Abyssinia (both members of the League), and got away with it.
Italy was a powerful country, and
If you asked an average person why World War II happened, they would most likely blame it on Hitler.
This accusation would be partly accurate; after all it was the Fuhrer who led the German army into Poland on September 1st 1939, officially beginning the war.
But, if you take a closer look, examine the facts; you can see that numerous events lead up to this point (many of which had little to do with Hitler personally). One of the first actions, which in the long run lead to the outbreak of war, was ironically the peace Treaty of Versailles in 1919.
The Treaty had many points concerning Germany, which were very harsh (they were forced to pay a huge war fee, demilitarize Rhineland, stop the production of weapons etc.).
The victorious countries thought that this would make Germany weaker, and prevent it from attacking anybody.
Unfortunately, quite the opposite happened, the German people were profoundly unpleased with the outcome of World War I.
The Treaty caused hatred towards everyone who agreed with it. The Wall Street Crash of 1929, one of the main reasons Hitler gained enough support to become chancellor. Why? Because the crisis spread all the way to Europe, Germany included.
Hitler seemed to know a cure for all misfortunes of the Weimar Republic. He offered jobs for the unemployed.
Had the Jews and communists to blame for all the calamities, and offered to basically get rid of them.
These ideas along with some amazing propaganda made Hitler chancellor in 1933. Now, that he was one of the most influential people in Germany, he could easily determine it’s fate. One of the things that pushed the Fuhrer to invade Poland was the fact that the League of Nations was practically powerless.
This was insinuated when Italy invaded Abyssinia (both members of the League), and got away with it.
Italy was a powerful country, and