Description
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2 Silver Reichsmark 1938 / Germany ( Third Reich )
Diameter: 25 mm
Weight: 7.97g
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The term “Third Reich” refers to the Nazi regime that ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945 under the leadership of Adolf Hitler. The name is rooted in the idea of Germany being in its third major era of governance, following the Holy Roman Empire (First Reich) and the German Empire (Second Reich, 1871–1918).
Key aspects of the Third Reich include:
Political and Social Context:
- Totalitarian State: The Nazi Party (NSDAP) consolidated power, suppressing opposition parties, trade unions, and civil liberties.
- Ideology: It was built around National Socialist principles, promoting Aryan racial superiority, antisemitism, nationalism, and expansionism.
- Propaganda: The regime employed extensive propaganda to control public opinion, led by figures like Joseph Goebbels.
Major Policies and Actions:
- Militarization and Expansion: Germany violated the Treaty of Versailles, rearmed its military, and pursued aggressive territorial expansion, leading to World War II in 1939.
- The Holocaust: A systematic campaign of genocide targeted Jews, Romani people, disabled individuals, political dissidents, and other groups deemed “undesirable,” resulting in the deaths of over six million Jews and millions of others.
- Economic Programs: Initially, the regime reduced unemployment through public works projects and military production, but the economy became heavily focused on war efforts.
Downfall:
- World War II: The Nazi regime led Germany into a devastating global conflict, suffering significant defeats beginning with the Battle of Stalingrad (1942–1943).
- Collapse: The Third Reich ended in 1945 with Germany’s unconditional surrender. Hitler committed suicide in his Berlin bunker in April 1945.
The legacy of the Third Reich is one of extreme atrocities, including war crimes and crimes against humanity. It serves as a crucial historical example of the dangers of totalitarianism and unchecked power.
