Hitler becomes leader leading to world war one

Dap

Sep 12, 1919

Adolf Hitler, who had been sent by the German Army to spy on the German Workers’ Party (Deutsche Arbeiterpartei) DAP, decided that he liked the political ideas of the party and became a member.

The Nazi Party

Feb 24, 1920

German Workers’ Party (DAP) changed its name to National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDP) called the Nazi Party for short. During its first meeting a 25 point programme was announced

der Führer

Jul 29, 1921

Adolf Hitler became leader of the NSDP and took the title der Führer

Prison years

Feb 26, 1924

Hitler’s trial for his part in the Munich Putsch began. He was sentenced to 5 years in prison but only served 10 months. During his time in prison Hitler wrote Mein Kampf.

Hitler youth

Apr 20, 1930

Hitler Youth junior branches established – Deutsches Jungvolk for boys aged 10 – 14 years and the Bund Deutscher Mädel (League of German Girls) for girls aged 10 – 18 years.

Chancellor

Jan 30, 1933

Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany by President Hindenburg

Nazi party gained 44 percent

Mar 5, 1933

With the Communist party banned Hitler ordered a new election at which the Nazi party gained 44% of the General election vote.

Enabling Act

Mar 23, 1933

Enabling Act gave Hitler power to make laws without consulting the Reichstag for a period of four years

Invading Poland

Sep 1, 1939

Hitler invaded Poland using Blitzkrieg (lightning war) tactics. Although the Poles fought back they were quickly defeated and Poland was occupied.

WAR

Sep 3, 1939

Britain and France declared war on Germany