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Real Dictators

Hitler: Night of the Long Knives (Part 14)

Mar 16, 2022
Hitler visits Mussolini in Venice, tensions rise within the SA, mistaken identity leads to press confusion, Night of the Long Knives executed by Hitler, previewing the rise of Hitler and Genghis Khan.
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  • Hitler executes a ruthless purge, known as the Night of the Long Knives, to suppress dissidents and maintain control.
  • Adolf Hitler solidifies his role as the supreme leader of Germany by merging the positions of President and Chancellor, gaining absolute control over the armed forces.

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Hitler's Struggles with International Relations

Adolf Hitler's visit to Benito Mussolini in Venice signals his growing international isolation after Germany's withdrawal from the League of Nations. Hitler's attempts at diplomacy with other nations, such as sending congratulatory telegrams to the US President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, are seen as disingenuous by critics.

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