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The Treaty of Versailles is signed officially ending The First World War. The treaty confiscated large amounts of German territory, forced them to pay reparations to the victorious powers and limited their future military size.
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The increasing discontent in German society at the economic sanctions imposed by the Western powers and the perceived complicity of the Weimar government culminates in an attempted coup d' etat by the NSDAP (National Socialist German Workers Party). The attempt was a failure and resulted in the imprisonment of the ringleaders including Adolf Hitler.
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Adolf Hitler writes his memoir/manifesto whilst in prison. It outlines his ideas for the future of the Germanic race, his plans for the resurgence of Germany and places the blame for Germany's failure in WWI on a Jewish conspiracy.
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The overwhelming popularity of the Nazim party in Germany leads the ailing Paul Hindenburg to appoint Hitler Chancellor hoping his popularity would galvanise the regime.
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German army reclaims areas on the French border confiscated at Versailles.
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Germany absorbs Austria.