Summary 7 - Resistance by the elite Flashcards
Why was the level of resistance to the regime from the elite minimal?
Most of the elite worked with the regime so the number in the army and elite who resisted was few.
In November 1937, which two generals expressed their doubts as to Hitler’s plans for the Anschluss and invasion of Czechoslovakia within a year?
General Blomberg (Defence Minister)
Commander in Chief of the army, General Fritsch
Why were the two generals doubtful of Hitlers plans for the Anchluss and the invasion of Czechoslovakia within a year?
They felt that Germany was not prepared.
How did Hitler respond to the expressions of doubt from the two army figures regarding his plans for the Anschluss and the invasion of Czechoslovakia?
Both men were purged from the army.
When did some of the leading figures in the army attempt a coup?
A coup was attempted in September 1938.
Why was a coup attempted by some of the leading army figures in September 1938?
They were worried by Hitler’s foreign policy plans.
Why did the attempt at a coup by leading army figures in September 1938 fail?
The coup failed due to a lack of support from Britain and France.
