Beer Hall Putsch: A Detailed Summary

The Beer Hall Putsch was an important event in the rise to power of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. It was an attempted overthrow of the German government that ultimately failed, but laid the framework for the rise to power of the Nazi regime. This article details the history and significance of the Beer Hall Putsch.

Blitzkrieg in World War II: A Detailed Summary

Blitzkrieg in World War II was characterized by advancing armies using fast moving armor divisions supported by aircraft bombing runs. This article details the history and significance of blitzkrieg in World War II.

Appeasement Before World War II: A Detailed Summary

Appeasement before World War II was displayed in several key events from the 1930s, including: the remilitarization of the Rhineland, the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany, the Munich Conference and Nazi German aggression towards Czechoslovakia.

Reichstag Fire: A Detailed Summary

The Reichstag Fire to be a major event in the rise to power of Hitler and the Nazi Party. This article details the history and significance of the Reichstag Fire and the resulting Reichstag Fire Decree.

Night of the Long Knives: A Detailed Summary

The Night of the Long Knives was a violent purge of the Nazi Party during the rise to power of Adolf Hitler. This article details the history and significance of the Night of the Long Knives, especially in relation to the history of Nazi Germany.

Gestapo: A Detailed Summary

The Gestapo was the secret police of Nazi Germany and its main goal was to maintain the Nazi regime in Germany and later in the occupied countries. More specifically, Gestapo officers worked to identify, monitor, and eliminate political opponents and anyone considered a threat to the Nazi regime. For this reason the Gestapo was one of […]