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The policy
of threats that Hitler applied against Austrian Premier Engelbert
Dollfuss in 1933-1934 prompted the latter to conclude an alliance
with Mussolini. After establishing an Italian-style dictatorship,
Dollfuss began taking measures leading to the political liquidation
of his opponents, including Austrian Nazis. In response, the latter
assassinated Dollfuss on July 25, 1934, hoping thereby to exploit
the assassination for a putsch. The putsch failed; Germany denied
all involvement in the affair.
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