Weimar Germany: Kapp Putsch 1920 • Complete

The Putsch exposed the fragile nature of the Weimar Republic and the deep-seated divisions within German society.

The Putsch was rooted in the deep resentment following Germany’s defeat in World War I and the perceived betrayal of the Treaty of Versailles . WEIMAR GERMANY: Kapp Putsch 1920

: Public transport, electricity, water, and postal services in Berlin and other major cities ground to a halt. The Putsch exposed the fragile nature of the