Beer Hall Putsch: Hitler's Loss Of Power In Germany

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In November of 1923, a plot was designed by Adolf Hitler and his associates to take over the Bavarian State Government, with the hope of taking over the Weimar Republic. This took place in Munich’s Beer Hall, thus the name Beer Hall Putsch, or Beer Hall Coup. They were initially successful however, the Munich military troops assisted in returning the power of government to its initial leaders. Hitler found himself serving an abbreviated jail term. I picked this topic to learn more about how Adolf Hitler gained his power. What if Adolf Hitler never devised the Beer Hall Putsch and lost his supporters which would have led to his loss of power in Germany? This most likely would have changed the course of history.
Section I. Adolf Hitler, …show more content…

Lundendorff, one of the overthrown leaders,, led a group of 2,500-3,000 supporters towards the defense ministry building. There they were confronted with a group of state policemen. An exchange of fire took place, with 4 officers and 16 Nazis were killed. Adolf Hitler dislocated his shoulder when he fell to the ground. He crawled to the safety of a waiting car, fleeing to his friend, Ernst Hanfstaengl. It has been said that Hitler spoke of killing himself, at this time. He hid in his friend’s attic for 2 days, until he was arrested for treason. He was tried and found guilty, with a sentence of 5 years in Landsberg prison. Interestingly, he became popular during his trial and detainment. He was released in less than 1 year of his sentence . He was considered misguided rather than dangerous.
Section II. Adolf Hitler actually served his 5 year prison sentence, with regard to the Beer Hall Putsch,and his popularity had lessened. With him out of the public’s eye, his influence diminished. His associates questioned continuing fighting for their cause, and the ramifications for their futures with Hitler in jail. The current government leaders were more aware of the country’s unrest and sought to encourage loyalty, with hope for a bright future. They were realistic with the citizens, telling them it would take time to restore Germany.
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