(I asked this question elsewhere, but was informed of the existence of this sub-discussion forum and decided to re-post here)
I'm new to this board, really fascinated by the different threads here. I've got a question, one that's of particular interest to me as I studied Germany 1918-1945 in my a level history (for Muricans, that's basically High school).
So the question I have is: a lot of people here believe (credibly imo) that the KPD never stood a chance of succeeding in Germany primarily because of their split with the SPD at the start, following the deal Ebert made with the army under Groener to restore stability and the subsequent suppression of the Spartacists in January 1919. Let's say the POD ITL is that Ebert is less paranoid, makes no such deal, carries out a more through purge of the army, meaning there are no resentful conservatives (think Hindenburg and Bruning) to pounce when the Great Depression hits. Without the ensuing bitterness and divide between the KPD and SPD, are they able to work together to prevent a Nazi takeover, and if so what are the ramifications?