Early years of the Nazi Party Hitler Flashcards
1
Q
When did Hitler first attend a meeting?
A
Sep 1919, sent to spy
2
Q
What was his membership number?
A
55th, said to be 555th, claimed to be 7th
3
Q
What was he talented for?
A
He delivered passionate speeches, reached right-hand man by 1920
4
Q
When did he become party leader?
A
Mid 1921
5
Q
Who were his loyal ‘lieutenants’?
A
- Ernst Rohm, a scar-faced soldier
- Hermann Goering, wealthy hero of the German air force
- Rudolf Hess, wealthy academic becoming Hitler’s deputy
- Julius Streicher, founder of another paper, Der Sturmer
- Heinrich Himmler, chicken farmer
6
Q
In 1923, what did Hitler create?
A
The Shock Troop,
they were Hitler’s bodyguard because the SA were too unruly and loyal to Rohm
