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Rearmament - GCSE History Definition

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Rearmament is the process by which a country builds back up its military forces and weapons. This usually happens after a period of disarmament or reduction in military resources. In history, rearmament can be a response to threats from other countries or the desire to increase a nation's power and security. For example, in the 1930s, Germany started rearming under Adolf Hitler, going against the Treaty of Versailles, which had restricted German military strength after World War I. This buildup of military power can lead to increased tensions and even conflict between countries, making it an important topic in the study of history.

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Zoe has worked in education for 10 years as a teaching assistant and a teacher. This has given her an in-depth perspective on how to support all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. She has been the Lead of Key Stage 4 History, showing her expertise in the Edexcel GCSE syllabus and how best to revise. Ever since she was a child, Zoe has been passionate about history. She believes now, more than ever, the study of history is vital to explaining the ever-changing world around us. Zoe’s focus is to create accessible content that breaks down key historical concepts and themes to achieve GCSE success.

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