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Hitler consolidates his power: 'Night of the Long Knives'...
Hitler consolidates his power: 'Night of the Long Knives'...
Item # 690908
June 30, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, June 30, 1934
* Night of the Long Knives
* Adolph Hitler cleans house
* Rebellion in Pre WWII Germany
A banner headline above the masthead: "Hitler Breaks Revolt; Von Schleicher Killed" with subheads that include: "STORM TROOP COUP BROKEN BY HITLER; SCHLEICHER IS DEAD" and more including a photo of: "Hitler Victim - Kurt Von Schleicher."
This reports the infamous "Night of the Long Knives", a purge that took place in Nazi Germany from June 30 to July 2, 1934 when the Nazis carried out a series of political executions intended to consolidate Adolf Hitler's absolute hold on power in Germany.
Complete in 32 pages, some binding slits at the blank spine, good condition.
Category: The 20th Century