By 1921 ⇒ it was clear that Hitler was the dominant figure in the Nazi Party July ⇒ he overthrew Drexler and made himself leader of the Nazi Party
- He put Herman Goering ⇒ in charge of stormtroopers (SA)
- At first they were an informal group that provided security and Nazi Meetings
- But Hitler turned them into a private army ⇒ complete with uniforms and a command structure
- SA ⇒ would fend off Hitler rivals ⇒ on streets and within the party.
- As Hitler prominence increased ⇒ so did the membership of Nazi party
Nov 1923 ⇒ there were around 50 000 members. Thousands turned up to hear Hitler speak at Nazi meetings ⇒ many were impressed by the committment and energy of the Nazis
Hitler felt he was ready to overthrow the Hated WG in the 2, Munich Putsch