The Munich Putsch Flashcards
1
Q
When?
A
1923
2
Q
Who?
A
The Nazis - Hitler and Ludindorff (ex-army general), 55k people and the SA
3
Q
Why?
A
Democracy = weak, they wanted single leader
4
Q
What?
A
Nazis planned to take govt and make Ludindorff leader, started in Munich - Hitler and 600 SA birst into meeting where the l;eader of Bavaria (Kahr) was, forced Kahr to support
5
Q
Success?
A
Kahr backed out, not planned, govt quick response, met with soldiers, 14 Nazis died, leaders arrested - Hitler to jail for 9mnths, Nazis fell apart after