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Ernst Julius Günther Röhm (German: [ɛʁnst ˈʁøːm]; 28 November 1887 – 1 July 1934) was a German military officer and a leading member of the Nazi Party. Initially a close friend and early ally of Adolf Hitler , Röhm was the co-founder and leader of the Sturmabteilung (SA), the Nazi Party's original paramilitary wing, which played a ...
Apr 18, 2024 · Ernst Röhm (born November 28, 1887, Munich, Germany—died July 1, 1934, Munich-Stadelheim) was a German army officer and chief organizer of Adolf Hitler’s Storm Troopers (Sturmabteilung, or SA; Brownshirts). Feared as a rival by Hitler, he was murdered at the Führer’s order.
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Jun 28, 2021 · The Röhm Purge was the murder of the leadership of the SA (Storm Troopers), the Nazi paramilitary formation led by Ernst Röhm. The murders took place between June 30 and July 2, 1934. The ruling elites and ultimately Hitler saw the SA as a threat to their hold on power.
Dec 24, 2018 · Ernst Röhm, an early member of the Nazi party and close ally of Hitlers, was the Party's chief of staff and commander of the Sturmabteilung. Though he was a friend and ally, Hitler feared Röhm's military influence and so plotted to have him executed.
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May 9, 2024 · Night of the Long Knives, in German history, purge of Nazi leaders by Adolf Hitler on June 30, 1934. Fearing that the paramilitary SA had become too powerful, Hitler ordered his elite SS guards to murder the organization’s leaders, including Ernst Röhm. Also killed that night were hundreds of other perceived opponents of Hitler.
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As the early 1930s unfolded, Ernst Röhm rose to prominence as the leader of the Sturmabteilung (SA), the Nazi Party’s paramilitary wing. The SA would play a crucial role in Hitler’s ascent to power. As its leader, Röhm wanted to transform the SA into the new German army. However, this would ultimately lead to his downfall.
Ernst Röhm was murdered in the event known as the Röhm Putsch, or the Night of Long Knives. As the leader of the SA, Röhm was seen as a threat to Hitler’s power. In this photo, Röhm is talking to a group of SA men, who appear to be listening intently.
