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Initial Nazi Focus on Political Enemies
- Nazis initially focused on suppressing political enemies more than Jewish persecution.
- Early anti-Jewish violence was random and not state-directed policy yet.
Legal Basis for Concentration Camps
- Nazis redefined "protective custody" to detain anyone without judicial oversight.
- This legal change paved way for concentration camp system.
Shift to Racial Enemies Under Hydric
- Nazis shifted from viewing political left as enemies to seeing Jews as racial enemies.
- This ideological shift was driven by Hydric's careerist goals for power.