Previous: Weimar Civil War resumes (CYOAH) As the battles rage, the ineptitude of the Weimar commanders allows the Nazis to gain a crucial advantage. They spread their dominion over much of Germany, and people begin defecting from the Weimar government to the Nazis. On August 5, 1938, Berlin is seized by the Nazis, and the Third Reich is proclaimed by Himmler on the steps of the Reichstag. Shortly afterwards, the Weimar government flees to Poland, ahead of Nazi troops. Created by: Azecreth 16:44, May 13, 2011 (UTC)