
404. The Nazis in Power: The Night of the Long Knives (Part 1)
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Power Struggles in Early Nazi Germany
This chapter examines the intricate political maneuvers of Adolf Hitler amidst rising tensions with Ernst Röhm and the SA in the early 1930s. It highlights the challenges of balancing SA's violent ambitions with Hitler's political goals, revealing the precarious dynamics within the Nazi party. As rival factions vie for power, the atmosphere becomes increasingly treacherous, leading up to the pivotal Night of the Long Knives.
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