The night of the Long Knives #historicalshorts

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What was the Night of Long Knives? The Night of the Long Knives was a brutal purge orchestrated by Adolf Hitler on June 30, 1934, in German history. Fearing the power of the Sturmabteilung and its leader Ernst Röhm, Hitler ordered the elite SS guards to execute him and other Sturmabteilung leaders. The purge also targeted other perceived opponents of Hitler, including Kurt von Schleicher and Gregor Strasser. Hitler aimed to consolidate his power and eliminate any threats to his authority. The efficiency of the massacre impressed the military, solidifying Hitler's control. Shortly after, Hitler attempted to take over Austria through violence but faced opposition from Italy. Nonetheless, with the death of President Paul von Hindenburg on August 2, 1934, Hitler merged the offices of president and chancellor, becoming the totalitarian leader of the Third Reich.

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