How did Hitler succeed in transforming a republic into a "Führer state" in such a short time? How did the "enforced conformity" of society take place? How willingly did the Germans fall in line? How far did the unison of "Führer and people" extend? After Hitler was elevated to the office of Reich Chancellor on January 30, 1933, he began the final destruction of democracy and the establishment of a totalitarian dictatorship. "One people, one Reich, one leader" was the central Nazi slogan - claiming that only one power and one opinion should rule in state and society. It was followed by "enforced conformity " of the Federal States, of parties, media, trade unions, which often also meant "elimination". Even the military pledged allegiance to Hitler.