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407. The Nazis in Power: The Conquest of Austria (Part 4)

The Rest Is History

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Engelbert Dolfus and the attempted Nazi coup in Austria

Engelbert Dolfus, a passionate Catholic leader in rural Austria, implemented strict measures against socialists and wore a three-piece suit while discussing religious matters. The Austrian Nazi party, unhappy with Dolfus's Catholic dictatorship, attempted a coup in 1934 with the encouragement of Hitler by dressing up in army uniforms, shooting Dolfus, and trying to take over the government.

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