Hitler Eliminates Political Opponents (jan 30, 1933 – aug 31, 1933)
Description:
Hitler blames his political opponents for the fire at Reichstag. "...by the end of that summer more than 100,000 communists, Social Democrats Union Officials, and other 'radicals' were imprisoned." Almost every other political party was punished besides the Nazis. Hitler's plan was to rid his opponents to make the Nazis look better, so they can rise higher to power.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 30, 1933
aug 31, 1933
~ 7 months