Hitler dooms the church (80 years ago)

80 years ago — April 6, 1938 “The annexation of Austria aggravates the church problem for Hitler. When he came to power in Germany in 1933, the churches were divided and weak; in Austria … the church is strong, united and anti-Nazi. … Probably in anticipation of the Austrian coup, Hitler, has sought to create the impression … that he was discounting his war on the churches. Hundreds of … ...

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