Focus on: Albert Speer (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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When was Albert Speer born?
When was Albert Speer born?
1905
Albert Speer's profession
Albert Speer's profession
German architect
Speer's first major title in Third Reich
Speer's first major title in Third Reich
Chief Architect of the Third Reich
Speer's second major title in Third Reich
Speer's second major title in Third Reich
Minister of Armaments and War Production
Iconic Nazi structure Speer designed (Berlin)
Iconic Nazi structure Speer designed (Berlin)
Reich Chancellery
Structure Speer designed at Nuremberg Rally Grounds
Structure Speer designed at Nuremberg Rally Grounds
Zeppelintribüne
Rally backdrop structure designed by Speer
Rally backdrop structure designed by Speer
Zeppelin Field
Speer's lighting design for rallies
Speer's lighting design for rallies
Cathedral of Light
Labour type Speer used in war production
Labour type Speer used in war production
Forced labour
Effect of Speer's close relationship with Hitler
Effect of Speer's close relationship with Hitler
Significant influence over architecture & urban planning
Purpose of Speer's monumental designs
Purpose of Speer's monumental designs
Symbols of Nazi regime's strength and permanence
Effect of Speer's rally ground designs
Effect of Speer's rally ground designs
Turned events into theatrical displays inspiring awe
How Speer's public works aided propaganda
How Speer's public works aided propaganda
Demonstrated Nazi efficiency, boosting morale & pride