Munich Putsch Flashcards
(11 cards)
What was the first step?
Von Kahr, Seisser and Lossow were meeting in a beer hall
2nd
Hitler burts in with 600 men declaring he was going to take over Bavaria with Ludendorff
3rd
At gunpoint, Hitler demanded support from the three and they reluctantly shook hands in agreement.
4th
5am next morning, Hitler and his supporters gathered to launch attack on streets in Munich
How much support did he have?
1000 SA
2000 volunteers
What disappointed Hitler?
Assumed local people was support but they stayed loyal to state gov
What happened to Hitler?
He was outgunned
Where did they meet police?
State square
What happened according to police reports?
Rebels pressed pistoles into them, spat on them and then someone opened fire and the rebellion descended into chaos.
What did most people do at the end?
Scrambled for refuge.
What did Hitler do at the end? Where was he found?
Fled and left Ludendorff, Rohm and Streicher to be arrested.
Later sounds hiding in a wardrobe and was arrested.