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    In researching an essay for school, I have read in several sources that 7 March 1936 was the day that Germany remilitarized the Rhineland. However, my textbook for the class says 15 March. Which is correct?

    Question #99987. Asked by guitargoddess. (Oct 06 08 3:00 PM)


    Buddy1

    		The correct date is March 7, 1936.

    http://web.jjay.cuny.edu/~jobrien/reference/ob89.html

    Oct 06 08, 3:10 PM
    zbeckabee

    		Beginning at dawn on Saturday, March 7, 1936, three battalions of the German Army crossed the bridges over the Rhine and entered into the industrial heartland of Germany known as the Rhineland.

    http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/triumph/tr-rhine.htm

    Oct 06 08, 3:16 PM
    queproblema

    		Sorry to say, modern U.S. textbooks contain many errors.

    http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2000/1030/6612178a_print.html
    http://www.gobiged.com/wfdata/frame288-1064/pressrel24.asp

    Oct 06 08, 9:17 PM

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