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reactions to the anschluss

British Reaction. The British government protested strongly (Churchill). The many reasons behind the policy of appeasement, however, prevented them from taking stronger action. . . British Reaction. Neville Chamberlain had become Prime Minister in May 1937 and wanted to improve relations with GermanyConsidered Austria to be within Germany's sphere of interest as Austrians were really Germans.

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reactions to the anschluss

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    1. Reactions to the Anschluss

    3. British Reaction Neville Chamberlain had become Prime Minister in May 1937 and wanted to improve relations with Germany Considered Austria to be within Germany’s sphere of interest as Austrians were really Germans

    4. British Reaction Nevertheless, it also seemed that: Austria was too far away from Britain and too close to Germany for Britain to take effective action The Austrian people generally welcomed the Anschluss and that it would be silly to defend their independence against their own wishes

    5. Italian reaction Little Mussolini could do Germany was far too strong and had widespread support inside Austria Hitler did not clear ‘invasion’ plan with Italy However Mussolini sent Hitler a message ‘Austria did not interest him at all’ Hitler was relieved

    6. Czechoslovakia reaction Could not do anything Now in a dangerous position surrounded on 3 sides Hitler sent message to assure Czechoslovakia that they had nothing to worry about They did not believe Hitler

    7. French reaction Changing governments again Not in a position to react Although in agreement with the international community that nothing could or should be done!!

    8. Significance of the Anschluss The Anschluss had proved to Hitler, yet again, that he could get away with international bullying In retrospect, we know he would use these tactics again

    9. Significance of the Anschluss It also gave Hitler control of Austria’s iron and steel industries and her engineering industries (for armaments) Austria provided a springboard for any potential invasion of South-eastern Europe if Hitler so decided (Czechoslovakia)

    10. Significance of the Anschluss He was able to use the funds of the Austrian Central Bank and use the countries vast gold reserves His attention now turned to Czechoslovakia whose important Western provinces were now virtually surrounded by Germany

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