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The Tumultuous Rise of the Nazi Party and Political Violence in Post-War Germany (1921)

Post-World War I Germany: A Nation in Turmoil

Over two years after the armistice of 1918, Germany faced a sustained period of political instability. The Weimar Republic, established to replace the imperial government, was besieged by uprisings, coup attempts, and unrest from both the right and left wings. The failed Beer Hall Putsch of March 1920 marked a significant setback for far-right revolutionaries aiming to overthrow the democracy and restore autocratic rule. As the country grappled with chaos, underground radical groups began to flourish, setting the stage for the rise of a leader who would shape history: Adolf Hitler.