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I just watched a most awesome lets play of HOI4 out there which inspired me to ask this question.
What if in March of 1936 Germany tried to get into Rhineland, GB and France dont back down and war starts.

Where does the world opinion stand? Germany still has clean slate, as long as their demands go. So would US drift towards Germany? What about the rest of the world, would they sympathise with the Germans of Allies? And what about Poland, would it use that to stab Germans while they are distracted?

Also, what about Italy and Japan? Would they try to get involved into this early war?

Oh and if you're interested, here is the lets play;

Now Spoiler questions in white if you watched the video or dont intend to watch it:

1. There was a civil war that broke out in France when it declared war, probably as a result of population refusing to go into another world war. How likely is that in case of 1936 Rhineland war?

2. War started on March 11th, and France capitulated by April 13th. What would the reaction of the world be if that happened this early?

3. How far would allies go? Would this be a war to the end, like WW2 turned out, or a limited conflict that would end soon when sides got bruised enough?

4. What about the giants on the sidelines, the US and Soviets? Where do they stand and how would they perceive this war?

5. Realistically, what are the chances of Germany having such success in 1936?

6. How quickly would combatants retoll their economy on war footing?



Thanks for any and all answers :)
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