The Rise of Hitler

• The Munich Putsch was a failed attempt by Hitler and his supporters to overthrow the Weimar Government in 1923.
• It involved over 2000 Nazi supporters including the SA, marching to the Feldhernhalle to incite a revolt.
• Gustav von Kahr, Otto von Lossow, and Hans Ritter von Seisser were giving a speech at the Bürgerbräukeller when Hitler and his supporters stormed the beer hall.
• Kahr, Lossow, and Seisser were held at gunpoint and ordered to support the coup, they agreed initially but later changed their minds.
• The Nazi group scattered after a battle with a force of 130 soldiers resulted in 16 Nazi’s and 4 state police officers being killed.
• Hitler was arrested and charged with high treason, along with Rudolf Hess and other conspirators.
• The trial turned out to be the propaganda victory Hitler needed to become Germany’s Chancellor and Dictator.
• Reasons for the Munich Putsch happening included the German economy in turmoil, political crises, and hyperinflation.
• Hitler believed his army of SA would be uncontrollable if he did not give them direction and focus on something to do.
• Mussolini's successful coup in Italy also influenced Hitler's decision to attempt a coup in Germany.

Test your knowledge of the Munich Putsch, a pivotal event in the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party. Learn about the failed attempt to overthrow the Weimar Government, the battle with state police, and the propaganda victory that ultimately led to Hitler's rise to power. Explore the reasons behind the Munich Putsch and the influence of Mussolini's coup in Italy. Put your understanding of this historic event to the test!