Kurt von Schleicher

Paul Von Hindenburg was a renowned military and political leader for Germany; he is most notable for being a distinguished Field Marshal for the Imperial German Army during WWI, and being the second president of the Weimar republic. His military hero status was essential for his ability to garner support from the German public. His monarchistic views were highly influential in shaping the government while he was reigning as president, and as a result of his seat of presidency, he was a major determining

Hitler’s rise to power was not inevitable. It depended heavily on a range of factors, events and circumstances that were occurring at the time. The most important of these being, the collapse of the German economy, the failed beer hall putsch and the weakness and infighting of the Weimar Republic. It was only through a combination of these unlikely circumstances that Hitler was able to come to power. One of the key events that allowed Hitler to come to power was the collapse of the German economy

World War I led to the deaths of over 70 million people in Europe, and destroyed the already weak infrastructure left from the imperialist age of the 19th century. During this time of rebuilding, Germany turned to people they believed would help them rebuild. The people who would rebuild would also destroy the freedoms of the German people through their aggressive takeover. This takeover by the German National Socialist Party, dubbed the Nazi Party by Bavarians, was defined for the brutality and

Collapse of the Weimar republic/ Rise of the Nazis This essay will examine how the lack of effective opposition and the weakness of the Weimar, was a major factor in the Nazis rising to power between 1919 and 1933. On the 28th of June 1919, a peace treaty, also known as the treaty of Versailles, was signed, ending the First World War. The treaty had a humiliating effect causing great resentment. Germany had no choice but to accept the terms of the treaty, which later had a considerable impact

Adolf Hitler Adolf Hitler was the dictator of Germany during World War II. He was well adored by many citizens of the country, but he was also behind a horrifying tragedy that took the lives of millions of Jews. He was a very compelling leader which is why so many people followed him blindly. Hitler’s story comes from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most powerful dictators in the world. He used his powers to influence his country and plunge the world into a full on war. Hitler

Franz von Papen instead. Von Papen was soon replaced by General Kurt von Schleicher, however, Schleicher’s government was also unable to control the Reichstag. Excited to regain power, “von Papen struck a deal to make Hitler Chancellor, with himself as Vice-Chancellor. The moderate parties would hold all but three of the government posts, which would go to the Nazis; one of these would be Hitler as Chancellor” (Millan). President Hindenburg wanted to continue with the plan that was set up by Von Papen

hardships within Germany, as well as the impact of the Treaty of Versailles. While the Reichswehr had no real loyalty to the democracy, they tolerated the new system as they possessed a fear of instability and the threat of the extreme left. General von Seeckt, Commander in Chief of the Reichswehr from 1920 to 1926, made decisions based on the Reichswehr’s best interests rather than what was asked of the democratic state. He refused military assistance in putting down the right-wing Kapp Putsch in

January 1933, von Papen, Hess and Himmler arrives at my house in Cologne’. This is supported by Bullock speaking of the ‘shoddy political deal of the backstairs intrigue’ which included of the Old Gang which was Oskar von Hindenburg, von Papen, Meisner and Schleicher. This shows that there were multiple behind the scenes meetings which led von Papen to persuade Hindenburg to appoint Hitler as Chancellor. Source A then goes on to say that Hitler’s approach to decision making and von Papen’s motivation

The Night of Long Knives, one of most noteworthy events during Hitler’s rule, was a purge that occurred on the 30th June 1934. Hitler ordered the murders of conspicuous Conservative anti-Nazis such as Kurt Von Schleicher and Gustav Ritter von Kahr, Left wing Nazis such as Gregor Strasser and many members of the SA including its leader Ernst Rohm. It could be claimed that the murders were significant as they ended a possible takeover by the SA, deterred and intimidated Conservative critics while gaining

covered up by the SS and Gestapo. The purge was triggered by the execution of Ernst Rohm. Having the same fate as Rohm, Kurt von Schleicher and Gregor Strasser were also killed. Becoming paranoid of the fact that the SA, a special Paramilitary organization who played a key role in Hitler’s rise to power, were becoming too powerful, Hitler ordered the death of Rhom. Rohm, Schleicher, and Strasser where the few among the many rebellious leaders. Being known as rebellious, Rohm was also labeled a traitor