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This book explores the events leading to the collapse of the European security system, focusing on Germany's efforts to maintain its army despite the suspicions of the Allies. It delves into the strategies of General Hans Von Seeckt and the impact of the Allied inspection team being shut down. The consequences of European disarmament, the failed attempts at universal disarmament, and the ramifications of the Locarno Treaty are also examined. The book concludes with an analysis of Hitler's plan to rearm Germany and the subsequent outbreak of World War II.
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The Collapse of the European Security System Jose Hernandez, John Niman, Noell Mayoral
Germany's Attempt to Maintain its Army • General Hans Von Seeckt builds army while avoiding The Allies • The Allies suspect a build up and shut down major German Factories • In 1927 the Allied inspection team is shut down
European Disarmament • Universal Disarmament • Great Britain, The United States were the first to accept Universal Disarmament • France and Germany refused to accept • European countries economy falls • Locarno Treaty leads to Geneva Convention • Hitler comes into power one month before convention
Hitler's Plan to Rearm • One day after the Geneva, Hitler passes a program to fully rearm Germany • This program would revive Germany by providing jobs and rearming the country • Hitlers end plan was to kill inferior races to make way for German pioneers • Hitler planned to expand east to gain more land for the overpopulated country and this was at the expense of the Slavs and Jews. • .....Then WWII happens