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Part Four: How Heinrich Himmler Went From Nerdy Boy To Master of the SS

Behind the Bastards

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The Knightly Transformation of Himmler

This chapter examines Heinrich Himmler's obsession with reshaping the SS into a knightly order similar to the Knights Templar, highlighting his struggles with identity and belonging. It explores his psychological motivations, including his need for recognition and the influence of mysticism on SS ideology. The narrative also discusses the historical manipulation behind the Knights Templar and how such fantasies can distort reality, linking them to extremist ideologies.

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