When Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in January 1933, his powers were very limited.

"When Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in January 1933, his powers were very limited. Yet by 1935 he was Fuhrer with almost total power. How did this happen? Introduction: Adolf Hitler became the Chancellor of Germany in January 1933. Even though he was Chancellor, his power and control was still very restricted and limited. There was only one man who could over power or dismiss Adolf Hitler at any time, and this man was President Hindenburg. There were …

…army and he believed that this could be accomplishing this by only co-operating with Hitler and what he intended. Not long after this, the Nazi salute was introduced into the army, the swastika appeared on the uniform, and Jews were removed from the army. Growing numbers if younger officers were quick to accept the Nazi ideas and concepts on race, and the importance of the nation and the people become part of the training programs.