The Munich Putsch Flashcards
Who were the 2 main people leading the Munich Putsch?
- Hitler
2. General Ludendorff
Why was having General Ludenorff supposed to help in the Munich Putsch’s success? (2)
- Ludendorff was popular so would rally more support
2. Ludendorff allowed Hitler use of his troops
Who was General Ludenorff?
A popular former army leader
Very simply, how did the Munich Putsch go down? (5)
- Hitler and 600 SA members interrupted a meeting of the Bavarian government in a beer hall
- Hitler announced he was going to overthrow the government and threatened Kahr and Lossow
- Kahr and Lossow were forced to comply, but were allowed to go home after and Kahr called the police instead
- The next day, around 3,000 Nazis & Hitler & Ludendorff marched through Munich
- The police broke up the march and Hitler was arrested
How did the Munich Putsch help the Nazis in the long run?
- Hitler’s trial was highly publicised around Germany making him a household name
- Hitler served 9 months of a 5 year prison sentence
- Mein Kampf written in prison which set out his key beliefs and his plan of action.
- Hitler changed strategy: rebellion is a no, will have to work the system
What helped Hitler in his trial?
- Lenient judge
What was the Nazi party at the time of the Munich Putsch?
A terrorist group
To summarise, what were the 2 factors that lead to the Munich Putsch’s failure?
- Poor planning
2. Misjudgement
How did the justice system prove beneficial for the Nazis?
- Hitler given minimum sentence
- Hitler appeals and is rewarded- 9 months instead of 5 years
- Gained support of other right-wing parties
- Ludendorff let off without prison sentence
- Not charged for bank robbery
What uncontrollable factor contributed to the failure of the M P and why?
It snowed, preventing people from coming into streets to support Nazis
Who did Hitler count on to support the M P who feel through?
- Police- Gustav Ritter von Kahr
- Army- Otto von Lossow
- Public of Munich
What does Defeat? Take More Stock! stand for, describing the Munich Putsch?
Disaster
Trial
Mein Kampf
Stratgey
Explain ‘Disaster’
Nazis were defeated and their leaders were arrested. Hitler was arrested and put on trial for treason.
Explain ‘Trial’
BUT
Hitler turned his trial into a publicity opportunity
Explain ‘Mein Kampf’
Hitler wrote Mein Kampf in jail, setting out his ideals and strategies which was a big hit in Germany- public soaked up his ideals
