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Hitler moved against the Sturmabteilung (SA), the paramilitary Brownshirts, and its leader, Ernst Röhm, because he saw the independence of the SA and the penchant of its members for street violence as a direct threat to his power. He also wanted to conciliate leaders of the Reichswehr, the official German military who both feared and despised the SA-in particular Röhm's ambition to absorb the Reichswehr into the SA under his own leadership. Finally, Hitler used the purge to attack or eliminate critics of his regime, especially those loyal to Vice-Chancellor Franz von Papen, and to settle scores with old enemies.
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∙ 13y agoThat is a great question! The SA were the storm troopers that were street fighters and were used to beat up the Communists agitators and Socialists! By 1934, they had become a major rival to the regular army which Hitler needed their loyalty and support for his future plans. Hitler had worked out in secrecy with the military leadership, including Von Hindenburg, that he would take direct action against the leadership of the SA. He personnally, along with men from the SS, drove to Bavaria where Ernst Roem, the leader of the SA was staying-along with other SA officers at a resort hotel near Munich. Hitler confronted Roehm, who was in bed with another man, and was told to get dressed and that he was accussed of being a traitor. Roehm had always been suspect of being a homosexual which Hitler tolerated because of Roehm's longstanding friendship and loyalty stemming all the way back to the beer hall putsch in 1923! He was shot along with others that same day as well as other around Germany-over 5000 were executed! The SA remained intact but was never given a high profile ever again. In return, the military was rewarded buy seeing a huge increase in armaments and a compulsory draft. Hitler thought that the SA was a threat to his authority and there was a justified fear that Ernst Roehm was considering overthrowing Hitler or at least replace the army with his SA. That possiblity, Hitler could never tolerate and he didn't!
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The effects of the night and long knives?
hitler purged germany of his political and social opponents
What were the consquence of the night of the long knives June 1934?
for one thing, Hitler made his government look more intimiating, silencing the public because of the fear this created. night of the long knives also shows Hitler's paranoia or suspicion, even within his own government!
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.
Where did the band acdc get their inspiration for the song Night of the Long Knives?
it was an operation by Hitler just before the holocaust took place, look it up
Who died in the night of the long knives?
in the night of the long knives the important people that died were Ernst Rohm leader of the S.A and Kurt von Schleicher who was Hitler's procedure chancellor and also Gregor Strasser a former nazi who resined from the party as he had socialist views. hope that helped a bit : ) SOPHIE
The effects of the night and long knives?
hitler purged germany of his political and social opponents
What were the consquence of the night of the long knives June 1934?
for one thing, Hitler made his government look more intimiating, silencing the public because of the fear this created. night of the long knives also shows Hitler's paranoia or suspicion, even within his own government!
Night of the Long Knives?
The night (actually a weekend) in June 1934 when Hitler used the SS to kill leaders of the SA and others who had recently angered him
Who was responsible for the 'night of the long knives'?
Answeraculy no it was not Hitler. the liquidation of Ernst Rohm and the SA leadership by the SS in June 1934
Did Hitler kill his friend?
Hitler planned The Night of the Long Knives, 30 June 1934, to eliminate the SA (a paramilitary force that helped him greatly achieve power) once and for all. His friend Ernst Rohm was the leader of the SA who was killed on the Night of the Long Knives. Hitler didn't kill Rohm himself but indirectly, yes, Hitler killed his friend.
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.
What event help hitler to his power?
When he entered in the beer hall When he wrote his book in prison Night of the long knives The burning of the reichstag
Was there a Strasser on Hitler's staff?
Gregor Strasser was a Reichstag deputy assassinated during purge "Night of Long Knives" 30 Jun 1934
Where did the band acdc get their inspiration for the song Night of the Long Knives?
it was an operation by Hitler just before the holocaust took place, look it up
Who died in the night of the long knives?
in the night of the long knives the important people that died were Ernst Rohm leader of the S.A and Kurt von Schleicher who was Hitler's procedure chancellor and also Gregor Strasser a former nazi who resined from the party as he had socialist views. hope that helped a bit : ) SOPHIE
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
