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404. The Nazis in Power: The Night of the Long Knives (Part 1)

The Rest Is History

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Aftermath of the Long Knives

This chapter explores the brutal purge of the SA leadership following the Night of the Long Knives, detailing Hitler's justifications and the legal framework he created to legitimize the killings. It examines internal tensions within the Nazi Party, the public's support for Hitler's consolidation of power, and the strategic alliances formed by military leaders to maintain their allegiance.

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