Dan Snow's History Hit
The Rise of Hitler
Nov 8, 2023
Leading historian of the Third Reich, Frank McDonough, discusses Hitler's rise to power, his manipulation of German politics, and the wheels of the Holocaust already being set in motion. Topics include Hitler's failed coup, his trial and shift in strategy, his romantic life, the appeal and support for Hitler among rural voters, and the exclusion of undesirables.
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- Hitler's trial for the beer hall putsch in 1924 was a turning point for him and the Nazi party, leading him to realize the importance of winning public support and shifting his focus to mainstream politics.
- Germany's political climate in the 1920s and 1930s, marked by economic depression and public disillusionment with the government, created fertile ground for Hitler's rise to power, which he capitalized on through propaganda and marketing tactics to captivate audiences and convey his message of national pride and stability.
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Hitler's trial and the transformation of the Nazi party
Hitler's trial for the beer hall putsch in 1924 was a turning point for him and the Nazi party. Despite the obvious crimes committed, Hitler used the trial as an opportunity to express his views and gain public support. He realized that winning public support was key to achieving power, so he shifted his focus to mainstream politics. He reorganized the Nazi party, recruited influential members, and wrote the book 'Mein Kampf' to solidify his ideology. This laid the foundation for the electoral force and rise of the Nazi party in the 1930s.
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