The Key Events in the Road to War, 1933 - 1935

What was the road to war between 1933 and 1935?

Between 1933 and 1935 there were a number of significant events that contributed to the outbreak of war in 1939.

What key events happened in the road to war 1933 to 1935?

There were 6 key events between 1933 and 1936 that contributed to the outbreak of war. These were:

• ❖ Hitler leaving the League of Nations Disarmament Conference in 1933.
• ❖ The Dollfuss Affair of 1934.
• ❖ The Saar Plebiscite, 1935.
• ❖ The 'Freedom to Rearm' rally, 1935.
• ❖ The Stresa Front, 1935.
• ❖ The Anglo German Naval Agreement, 1935.

What was significant about the events on the road to war 1933 to 1935?

The events are significant because they contributed to the outbreak of the Second World War. Some events allowed Hitler to build the means to wage war, while the actions of other nations built his confidence leading to his actions becoming more aggressive.