Adolf Hitler Part 2: Hitler in the First World War
Real Dictators
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Hitler's Life Is Largely Lacked
The military is giving Hitler the solidity and the sense of purpose that his life has largely lacked up to now. He lived according to an erratic pattern, which made the life of a soldier probably very compatible with him. His commanding officers did not see any kind of leadership quality in Hitler. Many other dictators come to power through the military. They ascend through the ranks, then take control of the government. But Hitler is no charismatic general. He's miles off that.
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