European Political Alignments

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European War Scare and Macdonald-Mussolini Plans

The Triumph of the National Socialists in the German election of March 5, 1933, and the assumption of dictatorial powers by Chancellor Hitler, caused a momentary war scare in Europe and set in motion new moves for the preservation of peace. Prime Minister MacDonald of Great Britain, assuming a role reminiscent of that played by Sir Edward Grey in 1914. made hasty visits to Paris, Geneva, and Rome in mid-March in an effort to find means of relieving the tension. At Geneva he sponsored a new plan for limitation of land armaments and military effectives, designed to give recognition to the German demand for equality of treatment. At Rome Premier Mussolini launched a scheme to guarantee European peace through ...

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