Siegfried Line built, Hitler inspects, annexation of Austria, rise of Nazi, 1930s

The video discusses Hitler's remilitarization of the Rhineland and the construction of the Siegfried Line, a massive military fortification. It highlights the emergence of Nazi military power, which instilled fear worldwide as treaties were disregarded. The narrative then shifts to Nazi plans for Eastern Europe, starting with Austria's annexation, as part of a broader strategy for regional domination.

What was the purpose of the Siegfried Line built by Germany?

• To provide housing for soldiers

• To act as a defensive fortification

• To serve as a tourist attraction

• To be a trade route

How did the world react to Germany's military buildup?

• With excitement

• With anxiety and fear

• With indifference

• With support

What was the global perception of the power controlled by Hitler?

• A peaceful and diplomatic force

• A vast military power that emerged suddenly

• An economic powerhouse

• A cultural revolution

What was the strategic reason behind Germany's invasion of Austria?

• To form a new alliance

• To gain access to natural resources

• To establish a new capital

• To test military capabilities without provoking a global backlash

What was the initial target of Nazi Germany's expansion plan?

• Austria

• Poland

• Italy

• France