the rise of the nazis
...ectoral landslides in the late twenties. Although the war was over, the militarism and fondness for military tradition remained strong in Germany. With their processions, military bands, leaflets and sheer energy, the Nazis attracted massive interest and appealed to the soft spot that many Germans had for the Prussian military style, with discipline and pride. The ideal of discipline appealed too many, and although the Nazi Party was quite small, it was a tightly controlled, highly disciplined organization. This is one reason why the Nazis gained growing support during the 1920's. The opportunity of serving in the SA gave unemployed men the opportunity to at least earn a few pennies. In this manner, the Nazis were gaining support from the unemployed who traditionally favored the socialists and communists. This is also an example of why the Nazis continued to grow in popularity as they were able to attract Germans from the right who appreciated the militarism displayed, whilst also attracting those from the left - unemployed men exciting at the opportunity to do something worthwhile. The rural Germans were on the brink of bankruptcy and starvation and welcomed these promises. This is another reason why the Nazi party attracted so much support during the 1920's. They promised a plethora of wondrous concessions and aids to a large group of voting Germans, who would be anxious to accept the Nazi's promises. Being in such a poor state, the agricultural sector of German society was eager to find someone to blame. In movement. This gave the Nazi Party a youthful, energetic source of members, and younger people were keen to join. Hitler was very intelligent in his plans to attract Germ...