Summary 7 - Resistance by the elite Flashcards

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Why was the level of resistance to the regime from the elite minimal?

A

Most of the elite worked with the regime so the number in the army and elite who resisted was few.

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In November 1937, which two generals expressed their doubts as to Hitler’s plans for the Anschluss and invasion of Czechoslovakia within a year?

A

General Blomberg (Defence Minister)
Commander in Chief of the army, General Fritsch

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Why were the two generals doubtful of Hitlers plans for the Anchluss and the invasion of Czechoslovakia within a year?

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They felt that Germany was not prepared.

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How did Hitler respond to the expressions of doubt from the two army figures regarding his plans for the Anschluss and the invasion of Czechoslovakia?

A

Both men were purged from the army.

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When did some of the leading figures in the army attempt a coup?

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A coup was attempted in September 1938.

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Why was a coup attempted by some of the leading army figures in September 1938?

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They were worried by Hitler’s foreign policy plans.

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Why did the attempt at a coup by leading army figures in September 1938 fail?

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The coup failed due to a lack of support from Britain and France.

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