Reorganisation of the nazi party

• Hitler was appointed as leader of the DAP on July 29, 1921
• The Munich putch was a disaster for the Nazis but in the longer term, it was more positive. It caused Hitler to decide the Nazis needed change
• Hitler reorganised the Structure Of the party:

  • Local branches were set up in every area of the countries
  • The SA purposely appealed to young men with no food prospects or anywhere to live and gave them food, a uniform and lodgings when they Joined
  • Nazi associations were set up to appeal to everyone. The NS Frauenschaft (a women organisation) was established alongside the National Socialist German Student's league. in 1926 the Nazis also Set up the Hitler Youth
  • in 1926, Hitler established the cult of the Fuhrer
  • The SS were set up and were required to swear an oath of loyalty to Hitler personally
• Hitler adapted the tactics used by the Nazis to win support

  • Joseph Geobbels was appointed to Spread the Nazi message through a large use of propaganda. He organised rallies and Coordinated production of leaf lets, posters and radio broadcasts
  • The SA were instructed to tone down their violent tactics and to instead appeaL to the middle classes through order and Strength
  • The Nazis appealed to farmers and promised them higher prices for their produce,. and they also preached about the purity of rural life
• Hitler Changes increased party membership from 27,000 to over 100,000 by 1928