How Did The Nazi Party Come To Power?

[KennDodd]

Am I naive in thinking most people in Germany, even in the 1930s must have been good kind people, no different to us? How did they persuade people to vote for them?

Yeah, that's more how they consolidated their power.

In the 1930's, people who opposed the Nazis were imprisoned, or left the country, so opposition/alternative viewpoints were less likely to be heard.

I’m reading this wondering who is shutting down the conversation but I’m not noticing that ... does that mean it’s me?

There have been posters saying “why are you asking this?” and “you can research this on the Internet!” (insert sarcastic face here )

That’s weird, isn’t it?

Personally, I’ve found this thread really interesting because it’s a part of history I - shamefully - don’t know much about. And sometimes it’s such a relief to read things written in accessible language, instead of academic-ese. It really helps my frazzled ADHD brain.

Haworthia, I see! That’s pretty weird. I never understand when people post asking why an OP has posted. Surely no one needs to post the majority of stiff on Mumsnet but that isn’t really the point is it?
I’ve also found it interesting and it has prompted me to dig out some of my old books and browse for some new ones.

Visit this exhibition when you go to Berlin. It's a must:
Terror

It's on the site of the former Gestapo office and, amongst other things (including the longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall), shows the systematic legislation that was created that gave rise to the holocaust. How freedoms were removed (for Jews and everyone) and how it was made 'easier' for many Germans, innocent or not, to go along with what happened, and even work within the system to make it happen.

The most heartbreaking bit for me was at the end. It detailed some of the punishments of instrumental Nazis after the war. It was shocking how few faced proper justice.

I really can't recommend it enough. A fascinating exhibition.

Thanks for thread and links