Germany- The rise of Hitler (the Munich Putsch ) Flashcards
What happened on the 8th November 1923?
Hitler and 600 Nazis seized the beerhall in Munich where Kahr, Seisser and Lossow were at a meeting
What did Hitler do with the 3 leaders?
He marched them into a smaller room demanding for their support threatening them with a gun
Later on, what did Seisser and Lossow do?
They changed their minds about supporting Hitler and organised troops and police to stop Hitlers planned march through Munich
What happened around Midday on the 9th November?
1000 SA and about 2000 volunteer supporters began marching through Munich
When they reached the town centre, what were they going to declare Hitler?
President of Germany
What did Hitler fail to do?
Gain the support of the local government leaders, the local army and the local population
Was the Putsch a success or a failure?
A failure
What happened when the SA reached the town centre?
They were met by the police
What happened to the Nazis?
Many of them fled
What did Hitler do?
He fled
How many Nazis were killed?
16
How many police officers were killed?
4
What happened 2 days after Hitler fled?
He was arrested
