Summary 7- Night of the Long Knives Flashcards
When did Hitler consider the Nazi revolution to be over?
July 1933
Which organisation was Hitler starting to become fearful of?
The SA-he felt they were becoming too powerful
By January 1934 how many SA members were there
3 million
What was Rohm, the leader of the SA increasingly demanding?
A social revolution so that the old elite and rich were no longer powerful
When did Hitler have to act regarding the SA and power?
When Blomberg (defence minister) threatened to declare martial law.
Why is June 30th 1934 significant?
The SS eliminated the leadership of the SA and political opponents.
How many were executed and arrested in the night of the long knives?
84 executed and 1000 arrested
Which high ranking official was placed under house arrest in the night of the long knives?
Von Papen
Who took full responsibility for the night of the long knives and what was their reasoning?
Hitler took responsibility… Claimed that he acted to save Germany from an SA coup which won him support from the army and popular support.
When did Hindenburg die?
2nd August 1934 of lung cancer
What had Hindenburg been concerned of?
The rise of the SA and had considered dismissing Hitler and supporting the return of the monarchy
What was announced 1 hour after his death?
1 hour after his death it was announced that the position of President and Chancellor were merged
.On the same day army offices and soldiers took an oath of allegiance to Hitler
