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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.
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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
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Adolf Hitler became leader of the NSDP and took the title der Führer
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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.
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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.
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Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany by President Hindenburg
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With the Communist party banned Hitler ordered a new election at which the Nazi party gained 44% of the General election vote.
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Enabling Act gave Hitler power to make laws without consulting the Reichstag for a period of four years
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Hitler invaded Poland using Blitzkrieg (lightning war) tactics. Although the Poles fought back they were quickly defeated and Poland was occupied.
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Britain and France declared war on Germany
