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Hitler begins ‘blood purge’ of political, military rivals 80 years ago this morning (June 30 1934)


Video: 'Hitler's Bodyguard: The Night Of The Long Knives'

(Saturday, June 30, 1934, starting between 6:00-7:00 a.m. local time) — Reich Chancellor of Germany Adolf Hitler launched a three-day “blood purge” of political and military rivals today in Germany in what came to be known as “The Night of the Long Knives.” Continue reading Hitler begins ‘blood purge’ of political, military rivals 80 years ago this morning (June 30 1934)