The Treaty of Versailles stipulated that the Germans would not be able to maintain military forces in a 50-kilometer section of the Rhineland. This term enraged Hitler since it exposed Germany to invasion. He was adamant about expanding his military capabilities and fortifying his boundaries. They wanted it to improve the security of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands against future German assault. The territory was designated as a demilitarized zone.
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Japan wanted Manchuria to compensate for a shortage of resources in Japan, Japan resorted to Manchuria for oil, rubber, and lumber.
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Japan used Manchuria for oil and other rescources while germany wanted Rhineland to improve the security of france, Belgium and the netherlands
