1. Germany as a Military State

With Adolf Hitler's rise to power, came many violations of the Treaty of Versailles, largely the prohibition on the growth of Germany's army.  Hitler chose to rebuild the army of Germany rallying support of this movement gathered behind the narrative promoted by Hitler that the Treaty of Versailles was outrageous and that rebuilding the army was a way to restore the glory of Germany.

As Hitler began his quest for more living space he built support at home through intense propaganda campaigns, including but not limited to speeches, posters, signs, and youth programs.  This propaganda was successful in convincing the German people to accept rationing programs, join the growing military, work in vast industrial centers, commit terrible injustices against other people, and go to war against non-aggressive nations.

Hitler glorified the military and his goals as a leader, and was successful in creating a militarized nation that was able to conquer and destroy large parts of Europe.

In March 1936, Hitler mobilized to troops to remilitarize the Rhineland.