How useful are Sources B and C and Interpretation D for a historian studying the Nazi dictatorship in 1934?
In your answer, refer to the two sources and the interpretation as well as your own knowledge.
Source B
A poster made by John Heartfield in July 1934. The poster was published in Czechoslovakia. Heartfield had lived in Berlin until April 1933.
The poster depicts a member of the SA during the events known as the ‘Night of the Long Knives’.
The ‘Night of the Long Knives’ was when Hitler ordered the SS to either arrest or murder his political rivals and the leaders of the SA.
Source C
An extract from a law passed by the Nazi government on 3 July 1934. The word ‘measures’ is referring to the actions Hitler ordered on, and just after, the ‘Night of the Long Knives’.
LAW CONCERNING MEASURES FOR THE DEFENCE OF THE STATE
The measures taken on 30 June, 1 July and 2 July to strike down treasonous attacks are justifiable and legal acts of self-defence by the state.
Treason means betraying your country.
Interpretation D
An extract from a book by historian Richard Evans. The book was published in 2005. The extract is describing events after the ‘Night of the Long Knives’.