Historical Events tagged with "hitler"

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Politics & Government

Adolf Hitler Released from Landsberg Prison

December 20th, 1924 100 years ago

Adolf Hitler was released from Landsberg Prison after serving about nine months of his sentence for treason. Convicted following the failed Beer Hall Putsch in 1923, his imprisonment turned into a platform for his nationalist ideologies. In prison, he authored the first volume of 'Mein Kampf,' outlining his political philosophy. The relatively lenient sentence and the attention garnered during his trial helped him to build a following upon his release, significantly impacting the future of the Nazi Party.

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Hitler Sentenced for Beer Hall Putsch

April 1st, 1924 100 years ago

Adolf Hitler was sentenced to five years in prison due to his involvement in the Beer Hall Putsch, a failed coup in Munich. The trial drew significant public attention and showcased Hitler's political ambitions. Although initially sentenced for a lengthy term, he served only nine months before his release, during which he gained notoriety as a political leader.

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Hitler Arrested for High Treason in Munich

November 11th, 1923 101 years ago

Adolf Hitler was arrested in Munich following the failed Beer Hall Putsch, a coup attempt aimed at overthrowing the Weimar Republic. The putsch, which occurred on November 8-9, saw Hitler and other leaders of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) trying to seize power. Their insurrection sharply focused on rallying support from the local populace but was met with resistance from the police and army, resulting in violent clashes. In the aftermath, Hitler was detained and charged with high treason, marking a significant turning point in his political career.

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Nazi Beer Hall Putsch is Suppressed

November 9th, 1923 101 years ago

The Beer Hall Putsch was an attempted coup led by Adolf Hitler and other Nazi Party members in Munich, Germany. On a November night, Nazi supporters gathered at the Bürgerbräukeller to demand the overthrow of the Weimar Republic. However, local police and government troops swiftly intervened, leading to violent clashes and the arrest of several leaders, including Hitler and Ernst Röhm. The putsch ultimately failed, highlighting the instability of the Weimar government.

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Hitler's Failed Coup Attempt in Munich

November 8th, 1923 101 years ago

Adolf Hitler, alongside the Nazi Party leaders, planned an armed coup in Munich to overthrow the Weimar Republic government. The event was marked by a march to the center of Munich, where they aimed to incite a larger revolution. However, the police intervened, leading to an exchange of gunfire that resulted in casualties. The attempted coup ultimately failed, and Hitler was arrested shortly after.

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