Night of the Long Knives: A Detailed Summary

Night of the Long Knives

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

Gestapo

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 […]

Enabling Act: A Detailed Summary

Enabling Act

The Enabling Act was an important part of Adolf Hitler’s rise to power, and a significant aspect of Nazi Germany. This article details the history and significance of the Enabling Act.

Significance of the Holocaust: A Detailed Summary

Significance of the Holocaust

The Holocaust was an incredibly significant and memorable event.  It is remembered today for the inhumane actions carried out by the Nazi Party and Adolf Hitler that led to one of the most important genocides in human history.

Oskar Schindler: A Detailed Biography

Oskar Schindler

Oskar Schindler used his influence in the Nazi Party to save over 1,200 Jewish people in the time of the Holocaust. This article details the life and significance of Oskar Schindler.

Nuremberg Laws: A Detailed Summary

Nuremberg Laws

The Nuremberg Laws were significant policies put forward in Nazi Germany, that ultimately led to the events of the Holocaust. This article details the history and significance of the Nuremberg Laws.

Mein Kampf: A Detailed Summary

Mein Kampf

Mein Kampf focused on a few main themes, including: anti-Semitism, anti-Communism, extreme German nationalism, and lebensraum. This article details the history and significance of Adolf Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’.

Kristallnacht: A Detailed Summary

Kristallnacht

The events of Kristallnacht display a clear shift in Nazi Germany from discrimination against Jewish people to violence. As such, Kristallnacht is considered to be an important event in relation to the Holocaust.