Establishing a Nazi Dictatorship

Hitler planned to take complete power over Germany, and he managed it - through legal means. How did he do it?

After the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and the economic depression which followed, people were willing to listen to radical politicians such as Hitler, who promised a better future and German prosperity. An upsurge in Nazi support from 1929-1933 saw a rise in party membership and mass support in elections. However, although Hitler's Nazi party had over 40% of the vote in certain areas of Germany, this was still a long way from them being in supreme control of the country. Therefore, the question focused upon in this title is: 'How did Hitler establish a Nazi dictatorship?'

This title is also available in History - Germany 1918-1991

Chapters

1. The Reichstag Fire
2. The Abolition of Individual Liberties, Press Freedom and the Trade Unions
3. The Elections of 1933: Hitler takes Power
4. The Enabling Act
5. Removal of Opposition
6. The Night of the Long Knives
7. The Death of Hindenburg
8. Army Oath of Allegiance and Consolidation of Power