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The Night of the Long Knives or "Operation Hummingbird" was an operation in which Adolf Hitler ordered the SS (Schutzstaffel, Protective Squadron) and Gestapo (Secret Police) to assassinate the leaders of the SA (Sturmabteilung, Stormtroopers). Hitler required the support of the Army and Big Business Elites but they did not trust the SA, in order for Hitler to gain their support, he had all the SA leaders assassinated between June 30 and July 2 1934.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe Night of Long Knives occurred on June 30, 1934. More than a thousand high ranking SA officials (Hitler's militant Nazi storm troopers), including several of Hitler's oldest affiliates were executed in a bloody purge by those who opposed the group's radicalism. After this purge, another Nazi organization was created to replace the SA officials: the Schutzstaffel, or the SS. The SS became the most dreaded arm of Nazi terror. Thus the Night of Long Knives was an action of opposition against the Nazi regime that simply gave rise to an even stronger paramilitary organization for the Nazis.
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∙ 8y agoIt was a day that Hitler's regime murdered some military leaders in order to ensure their hold on power. They passed a law after the fact, legalizing the actions.
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Who did the night of the long knives contribute to world war 2?
lollol
Which was the more important in allowing Hitler to strengthen his power in 1933-1934 the enabling act or the night of long knives explain your answer?
The Night of Long Knives. While the Enabling Act laid the groundwork for political permission for the Nazis to do as they wished, the violence of the Night of Long Knives ensured that any critics would be silenced and they would proceed without their propaganda questioned.
How did the Night of the Long Knives help the Germans?
it didnt it just the birth of the SS
What is the German translation for night of the long knives?
Nacht der langen Messer There you go.
The effects of the night and long knives?
hitler purged germany of his political and social opponents
What actors and actresses appeared in Night of the Long Knives - 2005?
The cast of Night of the Long Knives - 2005 includes: Greg Stebner as Narrator - Himself
What night was ernst rohm killed by the ss?
Night of the Long Knives
How long was the night of the Long Knives?
The "Night of the Long Knives" was a purge against , notably , the SA led by Ernst Rohm lasting from June 30 to July 2, 1934 .
What actors and actresses appeared in Long Knives Night - 1999?
The cast of Long Knives Night - 1999 includes: Viktor Dashuk as himself Alexander Lukashenko as himself
What are the release dates for Long Knives Night - 1999?
Long Knives Night - 1999 was released on: USA: 1 June 2006 (New York City, New York)
Who did the night of the long knives contribute to world war 2?
lollol
When was Knives in the Night created?
Knives in the Night was created in 1987.
Which was the more important in allowing Hitler to strengthen his power in 1933-1934 the enabling act or the night of long knives explain your answer?
The Night of Long Knives. While the Enabling Act laid the groundwork for political permission for the Nazis to do as they wished, the violence of the Night of Long Knives ensured that any critics would be silenced and they would proceed without their propaganda questioned.
How many pages does Knives in the Night have?
Knives in the Night has 256 pages.
How many pages does Night of Knives have?
Night of Knives has 280 pages.
How did the Night of the Long Knives help the Germans?
it didnt it just the birth of the SS
When was Night of Knives created?
Night of Knives was created on 2004-09-01.
