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The Non-Nazi Bastards Who Helped Hitler Rise To Power

Behind the Bastards

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Hindenburg and Ludendorf - The Only Not Shitty Guy in the Story

Hindenburg and Ludendorf rose to become the military dictators of Germany. They sidelined the Kaiser and held almost complete control of the state in what was called a silent dictatorship. When their plan failed, they told Matthias Erzberger that he had no choice but to go and deliver Germany's unconditional surrender to the Allies. This instantly made Erzberger feel like one of the worst people on earth.

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