German Army Expansion 1933-39 (Patreon)

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: https://www.patreon.com/posts/podcast-topic-16804599 »» SUPPORT MHV «« » patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mhv » paypal donation - https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=TFHEY4P4YU3NY » Book Wishlist https://www.amazon.de/gp/registry/wishlist/3LJIXNJIUXJES/ref=cm_wl_huc_view »» MERCHANDISE - SPOILS OF WAR «« » shop - https://www.redbubble.com/people/mhvis/shop »» SOCIAL MEDIA «« » minds.com - https://www.minds.com/militaryhistoryvisualized » facebook - https://www.facebook.com/milhistoryvisualized/ » twitter - https://twitter.com/MilHiVisualized » twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/militaryhistoryvisualized » RallyPoint - https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/military-history-visualized » tumblr - http://militaryhistoryvisualized.tumblr.com/ 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) Amazon.de (affiliate): http://amzn.to/2CPV1OH Germany and the Second World War, Volume I Amazon.com (affiliate): http://amzn.to/2CDnuTE Deutsche Militärgeschichte – 1648-1939: VII: Wehrmacht und Nationalsozialismus 1933-1939 Amazon.de (affiliate): http://amzn.to/2ImBdl2 Deutsche Militärgeschichte – 1648-1939: VI: Reichswehr und Republik (1918-1933) Amazon.de (affiliate): http://amzn.to/2ImBdl2 » DISCLAIMER « Amazon Associates Program: “Bernhard Kast is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.” Bernhard Kast ist Teilnehmer des Partnerprogramms von Amazon Europe S.à.r.l. und Partner des Werbeprogramms, das zur Bereitstellung eines Mediums für Websites konzipiert wurde, mittels dessen durch die Platzierung von Werbeanzeigen und Links zu amazon.de Werbekostenerstattung verdient werden können. » CREDITS & SPECIAL THX « Song: Ethan Meixsell - Demilitarized Zone