(i)One of the terms of the treaty of Versailles which forced Germany to accept responsibility for World War I

 

(ii) Night of the Long Knives: The rounding up and killing of leading members of the SA including Rohm  by Hitler.

 

The Enabling Act: Law that allowed Hitler to rule without a parliament

 

The SS: Also known as the Gestapo these were Hitlers personal bodygaurd 

 

Nűremberg Laws: Jews were deprived of their German citizenship and were forced to wear the Star of David

 

(iii) Fear of another war and little to no military preparation/

 

(iv) Battle of Britain: Once France was conquered, Hitler turned his eyes to Britain in operation Sealion. Hitler used his new fighting system Blitzkreig or lightening war. First the German Airforce or the Luftwaffe were sent into destroy the R.A.F., his bombers attempted to bomb R.A.F planes while still on the ground. However the R.A.F. pilots fought off the Luftwaffe by taking double shifts and using radar. This became known as the "The Battle of Britain". Hitler was forced to postpone his invasion of Britain. This was the first real defeat Hitler faced. He changed his policy to "Blanket Bombing" of the British cities in what became known as the Blitz. As well as this, submarines known as U-Boats tried to cut off all British supply lines and all imprted foodstuffs had to be rationed.

 

    Operation Barbossa: Operation Barbossa now began, which was the invasion of Russia. Hitler sent in 3 million troops to russia with 10,000 tanks and split the force into three groups. Each one to Leningrad, Stalingrad and Moscow. Hitler was particularly interested in Stalingrad due to its large oil fields. However, the harsh Russian winter hindered their advancement as petrol froze in tanks and soldiers died of hypothermia. During the battle of Stalingrad the Germans surrounded the city but the Russians fought back and managed to surround the German army and forced a surrender. Around 20 million people died during Operation Barbossa. This was Hitlers second largest set-back