History of the Second World War

17: The Third Reich Pt. 3 - The New Nazi Party

Jul 22, 2020
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INSIGHT

Nazi Party's Strategic Shift

  • The Nazi Party transformed after 1925 from militant radicalism to a legal political entity seeking slow but steady power gain.
  • Hitler maintained control by staying aloof, allowing internal disputes to test and elevate capable leaders.
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Hitler Crushes Left Turn

  • Hitler decisively blocked a socialist shift proposed by Gregor Strasser and Joseph Goebbels in 1926.
  • The Bamberg meeting solidified Hitler's control and preserved the original party program as unalterable.
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Stormtroopers Fueled Nazi Presence

  • Nazi Party stalwart members provided vital street presence, making the party seem dynamic and popular.
  • Social solidarity and unity against perceived enemies motivated many members, including violent street clashes.
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