Category: Weimar and Nazi Germany 1919-1945
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The impact of the Great Depression on Germany
A brief overview of the economic, social and political impact of the Great Depression on Germany. Extract from History File.
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The Rise of Hitler 1919-1929 podcast
This revision podcast is relevant to both GCSE and IGCSE Modern World History. It is the first of two podcasts that present an explanation of the range of factors that contributed to the rise of Hitler. It goes into more detail than the briefer podcast that covers the entire 1919-1934 period. You could also download the…
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Why did Hitler launch the Munich (Beer Hall) Putsch?
On the 8th November 1923, the Beer Hall Putsch took place when Adolf Hitler along with First World War hero Erich Ludendorff led an attempted coup against the Weimar Government by trying to seize power in the Bavarian city of Munich.
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A short explanation of Hitler’s sentence for treason after the Munich Putsch
On the 1st April 1924, Adolf Hitler was found guilty of treason for his role in the Beer Hall Putsch and sentenced to five years in jail.
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Adolf Hitler’s release from Landsberg Prison after serving 9 months for treason
In November 1923 Hitler had been found guilty of treason for leading an attempted coup against the Weimar Government in the Bavarian city of Munich.
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The Rise of Hitler 1929-1934 podcast
This revision podcast is relevant to both GCSE and IGCSE History students studying Nazi Germany. It is the second of two podcasts that present an explanation of the range of factors that contributed to the rise of Hitler. It goes into more detail than the briefer podcast that covers the entire 1919-1934 period. You could also…
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The Rise of Hitler 1919-1934
For more detail on the rise of Hitler, please see these expanded podcasts: The rise of Hitler 1919-29 The rise of Hitler 1929-34 The podcast begins in 1919 with an introduction to Hitler’s early attitudes and him taking control of the National Socialist German Workers Party (who became known as the Nazis). An overview is then…
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Hitler’s Rise to Power – video documentary extract
An extract from a 1980s documentary called “Hitler’s Germany” – part of the BBC’s 20th Century History series of documentary programs. Transferred from an VHS tape, so quality is variable – but it’s watchable and well presented.
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Hitler’s speech as Chancellor in 1933
Shortly after Adolf Hitler was appointed to the position of Chancellor by President Hindenberg, he made this speech to thousands of members of the Nazi Party. https://youtu.be/7iV8j0z34nI