
by Radio Shows of the Past!
In 1936, major World War 2 news included Hitler's remilitarization of the Rhineland, a blatant violation of the Treaty of Versailles, marking a significant escalation of German aggression, alongside Mussolini's conquest of Ethiopia and the growing alliance between Germany and Italy, forming the "Rome-Berlin Axis" which further destabilized international relations; additionally, Japan signed the Anti-Comintern Pact with Germany, solidifying a bloc against the Soviet Union. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Key events of 1936: <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><ul><li>March 1936:<br />German troops occupy the Rhineland, a demilitarized zone under the Treaty of Versailles. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></li><li>May 1936:<br />Mussolini's forces conquer Ethiopia. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></li><li>October 1936:<br />Italy and Germany sign a treaty of cooperation, solidifying