The Third Reich in Power: A Comprehensive History

The Third Reich in Power (The History of the Third Reich Book 2)

by Richard J. Evans

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The Third Reich, also known as Nazi Germany, was a period of German history that lasted from 1933 to 1945. It was a time of great upheaval and change, as the Nazi Party rose to power and implemented its radical ideology. The Third Reich was responsible for some of the most horrific crimes in human history, including the Holocaust.

The Rise of the Nazi Party

The Nazi Party was founded in 1919 by Adolf Hitler. The party's ideology was based on German nationalism, anti-Semitism, and a belief in the superiority of the Aryan race. The Nazis gained popularity in the 1920s as Germany struggled to recover from the economic and social turmoil of World War I.

In 1933, the Nazis won a majority of seats in the Reichstag, the German parliament. Hitler was appointed Chancellor by President Paul von Hindenburg. Once in office, Hitler began to implement his plans for Germany. He quickly established a dictatorship, silencing all opposition and persecuting Jews and other minorities.

The Nazi Ideology

The Nazi ideology was based on a number of key beliefs, including:

• German nationalism: The Nazis believed that Germany was a superior nation and that Germans were a superior race.
• Anti-Semitism: The Nazis believed that Jews were a threat to Germany and that they should be exterminated.
• Aryan supremacy: The Nazis believed that the Aryan race was the master race and that all other races were inferior.
• Totalitarianism: The Nazis believed that the state should have complete control over all aspects of life.

The Third Reich's Crimes

The Third Reich was responsible for some of the most horrific crimes in human history, including the Holocaust. The Nazis murdered millions of Jews, as well as other minorities such as Roma, homosexuals, and the mentally ill.

The Holocaust was the systematic genocide of the Jewish people by the Nazis. The Nazis established concentration and death camps where millions of Jews were murdered. The Holocaust was one of the most horrific crimes in human history.

The Fall of the Third Reich

The Third Reich collapsed in 1945 after Germany was defeated in World War II. The Allies, led by the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union, invaded Germany and defeated the Nazi regime. Hitler committed suicide in his bunker in Berlin on April 30, 1945.

After the war, the Allies tried the Nazi leaders for war crimes at the Nuremberg Trials. Many of the Nazi leaders were found guilty and executed.

The Legacy of the Third Reich

The Third Reich was a dark chapter in human history. The Nazis' crimes were horrific and the Holocaust was one of the most appalling crimes ever committed. The legacy of the Third Reich is a reminder of the dangers of fascism and the importance of fighting against intolerance and hatred.

Timeline of Key Events

• 1919
  The Nazi Party is founded by Adolf Hitler.
• 1933
  Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany.
• 1935
  The Nuremberg Laws are passed, depriving Jews of their citizenship and rights.
• 1939
  Germany invades Poland, starting World War II.
• 1941
  The Nazis launch Operation Barbarossa, invading the Soviet Union. The Holocaust begins.
• 1945
  The Allies defeat Germany in World War II. Hitler commits suicide. The Nuremberg Trials begin.

Further Reading

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• Yad Vashem
• Anne Frank House

The Third Reich in Power (The History of the Third Reich Book 2)

by Richard J. Evans

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7484 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	988 pages

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