In 1936, Germany invaded and remilitarized the Rhineland, a region that had been demilitarized under the Treaty of Versailles after World War I. This move was significant as it marked a direct challenge to the post-war order and the League of Nations. The Rhineland's remilitarization allowed Germany to strengthen its position in Western Europe without facing immediate military opposition.
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