Hitler's Rise to Power

Hitler's Rise to Power and International Backing

In 1932, as the Weimar Republic crumbled, Hitler emerged as the "strong man" Germany needed.

As early as 1925, Dr. Karl Duisberg, founder of Bayer Company, expressed a desire to find a 'storng man.'

I.G. Farben, gave Hitler their full support to bring everyone under one umbrella.

95% explosives in 1937-39 Two Cartels, IG Die Farben und Vereinigte Stahlwerke, produced

This production was fueled by American loans and technology.

The International Bankers poured vast sums into the German economy, aiding Hitler's rise to power.

The principal link between Hitler and Wall Street was Hjalmar Horace Greely Schacht, the president of the Reichbank.

By 1932, Hitler's National Socialist Party was the largest in the Reichstag.

As crises mounted, Hitler's promises gained acceptance among the German people.

He promised action, and action was what the German people yearned for.

Hitler succeeded Paul von Hindenburg as Chancellor in January 1933.

He used the Reichstag fire to abolish constitutional rights and establish himself as the dictatorial leader of Germany.

Hitler launched a massive campaign to build Germany up economically, militarily, and psychologically. economically militarily psychologically

Observers noted that Hitler and his internationalist backers were producing an exceptionally high percentage of products that could be used in warfare.

Hitler's rise to power was not just a domestic affair, but was significantly backed by international forces.

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