The Rest Is History 404. The Nazis in Power: The Night of the Long Knives (Part 1)
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Jan 1, 2024 Delve into the chilling events of the Night of the Long Knives, where Hitler orchestrated a violent purge against his own party. Discover the treacherous power struggles between Hitler and Ernst Röhm's SA, revealing the dark intricacies of Nazi politics. Explore the absurdity and horror of betrayal, with a touch of grotesque humor. Examine how this brutal act solidified Hitler's control while creating a seemingly stable regime, contrasting public support with the deadly internal conflicts that defined early Nazi Germany.
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Hitler Arrests Röhm
- Hitler entered Röhm's bedroom with a whip, stating, "Röhm, you are under arrest!"
- Röhm responded with "Hail, mein Führer!"
Nazis' First Internal Conflict
- The Night of the Long Knives is a pivotal event in the early years of Nazi rule.
- It marks the first major internal conflict within the Nazi party after consolidating power.
Roots of Nazism
- Nazism's roots lie in late 19th and early 20th-century ideas like social Darwinism, racial hygiene, and anti-Semitism.
- These ideas were intensified by WWI and Germany's subsequent defeat.