Why did people kill for Hitler?
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The Path to Loyalty: Biographies in the Nazi Regime
This chapter examines the biographies of key figures in the Nazi regime, revealing how personal crises and societal decline influenced their alignment with Hitler's ideology. It contrasts the leadership dynamics of Nazi Germany with the Soviet Union, emphasizing the stability within Hitler's hierarchy and the pressures of conformity that shaped individual actions. Additionally, the chapter addresses the widespread awareness of Holocaust atrocities by 1942, challenging post-war narratives of ignorance among the German populace.
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