Rhineland facts for kids
The Rhineland (or Rheinland in German) is a special area in Germany. It's located right along the middle and lower parts of the Rhine River. To the west, it borders Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The Rhine River itself forms its eastern border.
A Look at Rhineland's History
After France lost a big war in the early 1800s, parts of the Rhineland that spoke German and Dutch became part of the Kingdom of Prussia. This new area was called the Rhine Province (or Rhenish Prussia).
Rhineland After World War I
After World War I, the western part of the Rhineland was controlled by the winning countries, known as the Allies. It was made a 'demilitarized zone.' This meant Germany was not allowed to have any soldiers or military bases there. This rule was part of the Treaty of Versailles. However, in 1936, Germany sent its army back into the Rhineland. This happened three years before World War II began.
Images for kids
-
Deutsches Eck, Koblenz
-
Attack by the Swedish army on the Spanish troops in Bacharach during the Thirty Years' War
-
Regierungsbezirke of the Prussian Rhine Province, 1905 map
See also
In Spanish: Renania para niños
