Historical Events tagged with "political killings"
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Politics & Government
The Purge of Political Rivals by Nazis
July 2nd, 1934 90 years ago
In a campaign lasting three days, Adolf Hitler orchestrated a series of politically motivated murders known as the Night of the Long Knives. Targeting leaders of the SA and other perceived threats, the operation was marked by the execution of Ernst Röhm, the SA leader, among others, solidifying Hitler's control over Germany and the Nazi Party. Secretive and ruthless, the purges took place in various locations across the country, reflecting a brutal assertion of power amid rising tensions within the Nazi ranks.
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