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2 days ago · Paul Ludwig Hans Anton von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg (pronounced [ˈpaʊl ˈluːtvɪç hans ˈantoːn fɔn ˈbɛnəkn̩dɔʁf ʔʊnt fɔn ˈhɪndn̩bʊʁk] ⓘ; abbreviated pronounced [ˈpaʊl fɔn ˈhɪndn̩bʊʁk] ⓘ; 2 October 1847 – 2 August 1934) was a German field marshal and statesman who led the Imperial German Army during ...
2 days ago · In the election of March 1932, incumbent Pres. Paul von Hindenburg failed to obtain an outright majority, but in a runoff election the following month he outpolled Nazi leader Adolf Hitler by about six million votes.
2 days ago · Paul von Hindenburg’s legacy is a complex one, marked by both triumphs and controversies. While he is revered for his military leadership and unwavering patriotism, his role in the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party remains a subject of debate and scrutiny.
3 days ago · From March 1930 onwards, President Paul von Hindenburg used emergency powers to back Chancellors Heinrich Brüning, Franz von Papen and General Kurt von Schleicher. The Great Depression, exacerbated by Brüning's policy of deflation, led to a surge in unemployment.
5 days ago · Ludendorff, dynamic but occasionally harsh and in times of crisis often nervous, was assigned to the elderly General Paul von Hindenburg, who was renowned for his iron nerves. Ludendorff regarded the problems with which he and his commander in chief were faced as difficult but never insoluble.
4 days ago · Begun in 1932 and finally launched in 1936, the Hindenburg Airship -- named after Paul von Hindenburg-- measured an astounding 803 feet -- but its beautiful interior could only accommodate about 100 people, a number which includes the well-to-do passengers and crew. General Hindenburg, we should note, was the respected World War I general and ...
2 days ago · President Paul von Hindenburg and other conservative leaders believed that by integrating Hitler into the government, they could leverage his popularity to stabilize the country while keeping him in check. This miscalculation proved catastrophic. Upon assuming power, Hitler swiftly moved to consolidate his authority.
