Munich Putsch Flashcards
When was the Putsch?
8-9th November 1923
Where was the meeting being held?
Burgerbrau Keller, Munich
There were 3000 officials that attended
Who attended the meeting?
There were 3000 officials that attended
- Von Kahr: head of Bavarian gov
- Von Seisser: head of Bavarian police
- Von Lossow: head of Bavarian army
How did Hitler conduct the putsch? (at Keller)
He burst in with 600 SA troops, shot at the ceiling, announced that he was taking over the Bavarian Government
On the morning of the 9th, what did the Von’s reveal?
Previously they said they would support the revolution, but they changed their minds and now opposed the Nazis
How many people took part? (9th)
3000 supporters took over key buildings (eg newspaper) back by SA members, but the Nazis only had 2,000 rifles
What did Hitler do? (9th)
He marched down the streets with the SS, declaring himself the leader of Germany)
What happened in the Residenzstrasse?
- State police opened fire on Hitler
- Hitler protected by Graf (shielded him)
- Hitler dragged to ground by bodyguards (dislocated arm)
How many died?
14 Nazis, 4 police
What did Hitler do afterwards?
Hitler fled to a friends house but was reported and arrested by the police
What happened to Ludendorff?
He was arrested, but later let off.
