In early June, defence minister Werner von Blomberg issued an ultimatum to Hitler from Hindenburg: unless Hitler took immediate steps to end the growing tension in Germany, Hindenburg would declare martial law and turn over control of the country to the army.
In early June, defense minister Werner von Blomberg issued an ultimatum to Hitler from Hindenburg: either end political tension in Germany or Hindenburg was likely to declare martial law and turn over control of the country to the army.