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Which army did Kleist join in the inter-war period in Germany before being discharged in 1938?
Reichswehr
Bundeswehr
Volkswehr
Freikorps
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The Reichswehr was the army of Germany in the inter-war period, from 1919 to 1935. It was created by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I, and was limited to 100,000 men. The Reichswehr was responsible for the defense of Germany, and was commanded by General Hans von Seeckt. In 1935, the Reichswehr was renamed the Wehrmacht, and the size of the army was increased.
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