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2 days ago · The Kaiserschlacht was masterminded by the formidable duo of Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg and General Erich Ludendorff. By 1918, these two men had achieved an unprecedented degree of power and influence, with some historians referring to them as the "silent dictatorship" over Germany.^[2]^ Both Hindenburg and Ludendorff staked their ...
3 days ago · As Chief of the German General Staff from 1916-1919, Hindenburg oversaw the country‘s war effort alongside his deputy Erich Ludendorff. Though ultimately defeated, Hindenburg emerged from the war as a legendary figure, revered for his strategic acumen, iron will, and embodiment of martial virtues.
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Hindenburg's Nightmare: 31st December 1916. Lore: As winter continues, Russian forces push to the mouth of the oder while the Germans continue to retreat under command of Hoffman, who aims to hold off the russians at the oder long enough for a peace deal to be made, and currently it is working, as russian forces fail to cross the river.
2 days ago · Paul von Hindenburg (1847–1934), field marshal, president 1925–34 Adolf Hitler (1889–1945), combining legally both offices, president and chancellor (" Führer und Reichskanzler ") 1933–45 Karl Dönitz (1891–1980), Admiral of the Fleet, after Hitler's death, president for 22 days, 1945
1 day 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 . [10]
3 days ago · In response to the apparent charge of being ultimately responsible for setting the world on fire in August 1914, German Foreign Minister Ulrich von Brockdorff-Rantzau replied ‘Such a confession in my mouth would be a lie’.
13 hours ago · After Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany by the President of the Weimar Republic Paul von Hindenburg on 30 January 1933, the Nazi Party began to eliminate political opposition and consolidate power. Hindenburg died on 2 August 1934, and Hitler became dictator by merging the powers of the chancellery and presidency.
