Night of the Long Knives (jun 30, 1934 – jul 2, 1934)
Description:
Also known as Operation Hummingbird or Röhm Putsch, this purge made by Adolf Hitler resulted in all parties in opposition to the Nazis destroyed. It also resulted in Hitler's supremacy in the political world of Germany and the Nazis in total power. This would lead to World War II because Hitler would be able to execute any plans unopposed.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 30, 1934
jul 2, 1934
~ 2 days