Night Of The Long Knives Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What was the Night of the Long Knives?
A
The purging of Hitker’s political + military rivals in the SA
2
Q
What did Röhm want?
A
- To incorporate army into SA
- More interference in Germany to help ordinary citizens (greater equality)
3
Q
Why did Hitler need the SA removed?
A
- Needed the armies support
- Army felt threatened by SA + many leaders didn’t like their socialist nature
- SS wished to breakaway from SA
- Himmler told Hitler Röhm was going to seize power
4
Q
When was the KOTLK and what happened?
A
On 30th June 1934, Röhm + main SA leaders shot by SS
- Von Schleicher + Gregor Strasser also killed had as they had similar views to Röhm
5
Q
What was the impact of this night?
A
Hitler eradicated his would-be opponents + secured army support
6
Q
What does Hitler become after the KOTLK?
A
A- End of Aug 1934, Hitler was Germany’s sole ruler, so he named himself the Führer
- After Hindenburgs death, army swore allegiance to Hitler as their Führer
- Hitler needed the approval of so in August referendum over 90% voted for him
