Word: reichsbloc
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...Monarchists or Reichsbloc, formed mainly of the Nationalists and German People's Party, searched in vain to find another leader. General-feldmarschall Paul von Hindenburg was approached and, after some hesitation, refused to stand as the Monarchist candidate. It was expected that Dr. Jarres, the last candidate, would be renominated...
...argued, therefore, that the Monarchists could expect to poll a majority of the twelve million extra votes which are expected to be cast. On the other hand, plain figures showed that the Weimar coalition polled on separate tickets a total of 13,234,490 votes against the Reichsbloc's 10,387,323. It would seem, therefore, that the Weimar coalition was sure...
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