The Anschluss

Essay # 3419

History > European - World Wars
International Relations > Non-U.S.
Political Science > Non-U.S.

The Anschluss

This paper explains how Hitler's annexation of Austria was beneficial to Germany during World War II.

1,235 words () | 5 sources | 2001 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper explains how the Anschluss, or the annexation of Austria to Germany, was one of the most important events in World War II. The author believes that had Hitler not taken over Austria, he would not have been able to gain as much power and domination over Europe as Austria provided the Nazis with land, people and natural resources. Annotated bibliography.

From the Paper:

"Austria's land was a major advantage to the Nazi's. Though the country is not enormous in size, it's 83,858 kilometers gave Hitler land that he did not have before.(Steeb 1999, pg 2) The country, about the size of Maine made up for Germany's insignificant amount of land. The two countries together could make a much bigger empire then if they were not joined. With more land, the Nazis could take more power over Europe and expand out to other countries as well. "