1923Beer Hall Putsch Fails

The Beer Hall Putsch takes place, in which Adolf Hitler unsu...
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💥 Spartacist Uprising Crushed

The Spartacist uprising takes place and is crushed by the German government.
Spartacist Uprising Crushed (1919)
GermanyUprisingSpartacistsRevolutionWeimar RepublicPolitical ViolenceCommunismPost-War

👤 Hitler Infiltrates German Workers' Party

An unknown corporal named Adolf Hitler infiltrates the German Workers' Party (the precursor of the Nazi Party) at the behest of the German Reichswehr.
Hitler Infiltrates German Workers' Party (1919)
GermanyHitlerNazi PartyGerman Workers' PartyPoliticsReichswehrRise of FascismEarly Career

💣 Kapp Putsch Fails

The failed right-wing Kapp Putsch takes place against the German government. The German military remains passive and the putsch is defeated by a general strike.
Kapp Putsch Fails (1920)
GermanyPutschCoup d'étatPolitical InstabilityWeimar RepublicRevolutionRight-wing

🍻 Beer Hall Putsch Fails

The Beer Hall Putsch takes place, in which Adolf Hitler unsuccessfully leads the Nazis in an attempt to overthrow the German government. It is crushed by police the next day.
Beer Hall Putsch Fails (1923)
GermanyNazi PartyHitlerPutschFailed CoupPolitical ViolenceWeimar RepublicRise of Fascism

🍺 Hitler Imprisoned After Beer Hall Putsch

Adolf Hitler is sentenced to 5 years in prison for his participation in the Beer Hall Putsch (he serves only 8 months).
Hitler Imprisoned After Beer Hall Putsch (1924)
Adolf HitlerBeer Hall PutschWeimar RepublicNazi PartyPolitical ImprisonmentEarly Nazi HistoryBavaria

🤝 Hindenburg Considers Hitler for Government

President Hindenburg begins talking to Hitler about forming a new government.
GermanyHindenburgHitlerPoliticsWeimar RepublicNazi PartyChancellorGovernment