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Eastern Front Prelude #0.4 The Wehrmacht
Last time we spoke about the Reichswehr. In post-World War I Germany, society teetered on the edge of chaos. The Great War's aftermath left wounds that ran deep; food shortages and despair fueled growing unrest. Amidst this turmoil, Adolf Hitler emerged, promising a return to national pride. On November 8, 1923, he attempted a coup known as the Beer Hall Putsch, seizing control of a Munich beer hall, but his ambitions quickly unraveled. His attempt to rally support fell flat, leading to violent clashes with police. In the chaos, Hitler was injured and later arrested. During his trial, rather…
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