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.
Key events of 1936:
- March 1936:
German troops occupy the Rhineland, a demilitarized zone under the Treaty of Versailles.
- May 1936:
Mussolini's forces conquer Ethiopia.
- October 1936:
Italy and Germany sign a treaty of cooperation, solidifying