German Army Expansion 1933-1939

This video covers the expansion of the German Army from around 100K men in 1933 to the Field Army in 1939 at begin of the Second World War. It discusses the various steps in increasing, but also the objection of some officers, the resource problems, the importance of weapons and equipment acquired by the Anschluss (Annexation of Austria in 1938) and the Dissolution/End of Czechoslovakia (1938) for the expansion. Additionally, the importance of the remilitarization of the Rhineland in terms of strengthening the strategic defense and resources acquired is also explained. Associated Patreon Poll:   / podcast-topic-16804599   »» SUPPORT MHV «« » patreon -   / mhv   » paypal donation - https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr... » Book Wishlist https://www.amazon.de/gp/registry/wis... »» MERCHANDISE - SPOILS OF WAR «« » shop - https://www.redbubble.com/people/mhvi... »» SOCIAL MEDIA «« » minds.com - https://www.minds.com/militaryhistory... » facebook -   / milhistoryvisualized   » twitter -   / milhivisualized   » twitch -   / militaryhistoryvisualized   » RallyPoint - https://www.rallypoint.com/organizati... » tumblr -   / militaryhistoryvisualized   Military History Vlogs is a support channel to Military History Visualized with a focus personal accounts, answering questions that arose on the main channel and showcasing events like visiting museums, using equipment or military hardware. » SOURCES « Das Deutsche Reich und der Zweite Weltkrieg, Band I: Ursachen und Voraussetzungen der deutschen Kriegspolitik (English Version below) Germany and the Second World War, Volume I Deutsche Militärgeschichte – 1648-1939: VII: Wehrmacht und Nationalsozialismus 1933-1939 Deutsche Militärgeschichte – 1648-1939: VI: Reichswehr und Republik (1918-1933) » CREDITS & SPECIAL THX « Song: Ethan Meixsell - Demilitarized Zone #ww2 #prewar #wehrmacht