Saxony Government Suppressed
The Socialist-Communist government in Saxony is suppressed.
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1923 in Germany — Page 3
Explore 184 historical events and records for Germany in 1923.
Historical records for Germany in 1923
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October
Bavarian Reichswehr Control
The Bavarian government takes direct control of local Reichswehr units.
Berlin University and Staff Studies
Jodl begins a year of university study in Berlin as part of his continuing staff education.
Dollar Exchange Collapse
Inflation reaches a point where one US dollar costs 40 billion marks.
Economy of Germany
War bonds (which are rated by Reichsmark, not Goldmark like the reparations) can be paid back without problems, savings on banks (or in war bonds) are lost, leading to widespread poverty. Inflation reaches an all time high, 1 US-Dollar costs 40 Billion Marks
Hamburg Street Fighting
Bloody street fighting breaks out between communists and police in Hamburg.
Inflation
Inflation reaches an all time high, 1 US-Dollar costs 40 Billion Marks
Poverty from Inflation
The destruction of savings contributes to widespread poverty during hyperinflation.
Rebellion of Rebels in Bavaria
The Bavarian Government takes direct control over the local parts of the Reichswehr
Rebellion of Rebels in Hamburg
Bloody street riots in Hamburg between communists and the police
Rebellion of Rebels in Saxony
In Saxony and Thuringia the coalition-Governments of KPD and SPD protest against the prohibition of the communist and socialist press, the Reichwehr forces these Governments to resign
Savings Destruction
Bank savings lose their value during the inflationary collapse.
War Bond Losses
War bonds denominated in Reichsmarks become effectively worthless during hyperinflation.
War Bond Repayment
War bonds can be repaid in depreciated Reichsmarks rather than Goldmarks.
November
Sturmabteilung (SA)
Founds the SA
Beer Hall Putsch Begins
The Beer Hall Putsch begins in Munich.
Munich Beer Hall Putsch
Severely wounded after the police open fire, wounds which effect his future health
Munich Beer Hall Putsch
Hitler's armed supporters seize his meeting and coerce Kahr, Otto von Lossow and Hans von Seisser into declaring support for the putsch.
Plot
Siezes Bavarian Government ministers & holds them under arrest
Political Meeting
Addresses a major political meeting at the Bürgerbräukeller shortly before Hitler interrupts the gathering and launches the Beer Hall Putsch.
Rebellion of Rebels in Munich
Beer Hall Putsch in Munich
Withdrawal from Beer Hall Putsch
After leaving the Bürgerbräukeller, withdraws the support extracted from him and joins efforts to resist Hitler's attempted coup.
Beer Hall Putsch Defeated
The Beer Hall Putsch is crushed in Munich.
Munich Beer Hall Putsch
Bauriedis blood is spilt over the "Blutfahne", the relic NAZI standard
Munich Beer Hall Putsch
Feder takes part in the party's Beer Hall Putsch
Munich Beer Hall Putsch
Marches alongside Ernst Rohm who the SS would later execute. Arrives to take over the War Ministry but cannot gain entrance
Munich Beer Hall Putsch
A failed attempt by Hitler to topple the Bavarian Government & march on Berlin
Munich Beer Hall Putsch
Proposes the march through Munich which gives the NAZIs their 1st martyrs, 14 killed. Arrives in the Burgerbraukeller in support of the putsch to take control of the Army
Munich Beer Hall Putsch
Marches through Munich in support of the Nazi Beer Hall Putsch
Munich Beer Hall Putsch
Carries the "Blutfahne" as the standard bearer
Plot
Promises NAZI support but follows orders from the High Command to crush the putsch
Rebellion of Rebels in Munich
Beer Hall Putsch is crushed
Stoatrupp
The Stoatrupp, along with the SA and several other NSDAP paramilitary units, take part in the abortive Beer Hall Putsch in Munich
Suppression of Beer Hall Putsch
Bavarian police and Reichswehr forces acting under the established authorities defeat Hitler's putsch in Munich.
Thule Society
Marches through Munich in support of the Nazi Beer Hall Putsch
Arrest of Adolf Hitler
Hitler is imprisoned and the NSDAP and all associated formations, including the Stoatrupp, are officially disbanded
Arrest of Adolf Hitler
Held in Landsberg fortress
Arrest of Adolf Hitler
Arrested in Austria for part played in the Beer Hall Putsch
Reichswaehrungskommissar
Dr Hjalmar Horace Greeley Schacht is named Reichswaehrungskommissar
Currency Stabilisation
The Rentenmark is introduced at one trillion paper marks, stabilising the currency without gold convertibility.
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