
Fascist Gains in German Election
Clip: Season 1 Episode 1 | 1m 58sVideo has Closed Captions
When the Nazi Party takes control with 37 percent of the vote, Hitler strikes.
With the largest party in the Reichstag, the Nazis gain strength as Schleicher’s grip on Hitler weakens. Seeing this, Hitler makes his big move – demanding to be chancellor.
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Fascist Gains in German Election
Clip: Season 1 Episode 1 | 1m 58sVideo has Closed Captions
With the largest party in the Reichstag, the Nazis gain strength as Schleicher’s grip on Hitler weakens. Seeing this, Hitler makes his big move – demanding to be chancellor.
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