In November 1923, Hitler tried to take advantage of the hyperinflation crisis facing the Weimar government by trying to launch a revolution in Munich – known as the Munich Putsch. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to take power, but poor planning and misjudgement resulted in failure and the subsequent imprisonment of Adolf Hitler.
Causes that led to Hitler attempting the Munich Putsch in 1923
By 1923, the Nazi party had 55,000 members and was stronger than ever before.
The Weimar Republic was in crisis due to hyperinflation.
In September 1923, the Weimar government had called off the general strike, and German nationalists were furious with the government.
Hitler thought he would be helped by important nationalist politicians in Bavaria.
Hitler had a huge army of SA members, but he knew he would lose control of them if he did not give them something to do.
Hitler hoped to copy Mussolini - the Italian fascist leader - who had come to power in Italy in 1922 by marching on Rome.
