Government and opposition to 1945: Nazism as ideology and in practice; Hitler's style of government; Terror State; opposition and resistance; effect of war
Nazi Germany was a dictatorship built on a radical racist ideology. Hitler used fear, propaganda, and a chaotic governing style to hold total power until military defeat destroyed the regime in 1945.
Real World
The July 1944 bomb plot, led by Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg, showed that even senior Wehrmacht officers were willing to risk execution to end Hitler's rule — the subsequent execution of around 5,000 people revealed the regime's continued reliance on terror even as it faced military collapse.
Exam Focus
When assessing the Terror State, use specific agencies (Gestapo, SS) rather than vague references to 'the Nazis' to demonstrate precise knowledge.
Essay Framework
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