Was Germany at a turning point in 1933? If so why. After the Wall Street crash in October 1929 Germany faced great economic devastation. Had it not been for the economic callapse Hitler probably would not have come to power? The great depression hit Germany hard because the Germany economic well being depended on short term loans from the United States. Once these loans were recalled, Germany was devastated. Heinrich Brunning the chancellor at the time (1930-32) …showed first 75 words of 1097 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1097 total…the production of tanks, planes, guns and ammunition doubled and redoubled again. President Hindenburg died in early August 1934; Hitler combined the offices of the president and chancellor. Hitler had complete power over Germany, he assured the army that he regarded it as Germanys military force, the soldiers swore an oath of personal allegiance to Hitler pledging unconditional obedience. For this essay I used: Class Handouts Internet Germany 1858-1990 Hope, Terror and Revival by Alison Kitson