German nationalism in Austria Austria falls and is swallowed up by Germany will mark the beginning of European chaos." The Austrofascist party, Fatherland Front, would echo the sentiments of Mussolini, and continue to struggle for an independent Austria. Nazis in both Germany and Austria intended that the German Reich would quickly annex Austria, the homeland of its leader, Adolf Hitler. They attempted to bribe many low-ranking Heimwehr leaders, and also attempted to bring Starhemberg into their fold, in effect merging the Heimwehr with the Nazi Freikorps. Gregor Strasser, an early, prominent Nazi figure, was charged with this effort. When Starhemberg, a fervent believer in
John Young (footballer, born 1889) John Young (footballer, born 1889) John Young (born 1889; date of death unknown) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre-forward for Bradford City, Sunderland, Port Vale and Hamilton Academical in the 1910s. Young won junior honours for Scotland whilst leading the forward line at Burnbank Atletic. He was hailed as the next Jimmy Quinn by the "Athletic News" upon joining Bradford City in April 1910, and scored eight goals in ten First Division appearances for the "Bantams". His performances at Valley Parade attracted interest from Sunderland, and he joined the "Black Cats" in November 1911. He scored on