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Ernst Röhm versus General Hans Kundt in Bolivia, 1929–30? The Curious Incident.
- Source :
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Journal of Contemporary History . Oct2012, Vol. 47 Issue 4, p691-708. 18p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- The role of German officers in the Bolivian military was domestically and internationally controversial in the interwar period. The most prominent of these officers, General Hans Kundt, played a major role in Bolivian history and politics. From 1929–30 the later Nazi leader Ernst Röhm was a military adviser in Bolivia. Historians of Bolivia have suggested that Röhm was the major force behind a coup that took place in Bolivia in June 1930. This article demonstrates that there is no credible evidence to support these claims. The claims are based on a misconception of Röhm’s politics and political activities in Germany. Röhm’s lack of political activity in Bolivia is further evidence that he was not the revolutionary figure many historians have suggested. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
- Subjects :
- *NAZIS
*NATIONAL socialism
*GERMANS
*COUPS d'etat
BOLIVIAN history, 1879-1938
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00220094
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Contemporary History
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 82507139
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0022009412451287