When Hitler Started Recruitment in the German Army, He Violated the Versailles Treaty
On March 16, 1935, Hitler declared the expansion of the German army, violating the terms of the Versailles Treaty that restricted Germany's military capabilities after World War I.
When Hitler Violated the Versailles Treaty, World War II Started a Year Later
On March 7, 1938, Hitler violated the Versailles Treaty by reoccupying the Rhineland, setting the stage for World War II.