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The Night of the Long Knives: Hitler Purges the SA
In June 1934, Adolf Hitler ordered the murder of his own paramilitary leaders in the SA, including Ernst Röhm. This episode explores how the Night of the Long Knives consolidated Nazi power by eliminating internal rivals, securing army loyalty, and erasing any threat to Hitler's authority. We delve into the political maneuvering, the key figures like Hermann Göring and Heinrich Himmler, the role of the SS and Gestapo, and the legal cover-up that followed. Discover why Röhm's revolutionary socialism clashed with Hitler's need for business and military support, and how this purge…
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