After the failure of the Munich Putsch, Adolf Hitler was remanded in Landsberg Prison. His trial started on 26 February 1924. Hitler made the unexpected decision to plead guilty. He then used the trial as a platform to justify his actions and publicise his views.
The leading judge, George Neidhardt, was openly sympathetic to Hitler and the final judgement was lenient. Hitler was sentenced to 5 years in prison, but was eligible for release after 6 months. He served a total of 226 days before his release. His prison conditions were comfortable and he was able to receive guests and write his autobiography, Mein Kampf. Hitler also used the time to plan a new political strategy — he would try to win power in elections rather than through another putsch.
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