Adolf Hitler: Rise and Downfall Early Years: The ‘Stab in the Back’
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Apr 4, 2023 Hitler's struggles after World War I, conspiracy theories, Treaty of Versailles backlash, political evolution, and rise of antisemitism are discussed in this podcast chapter without mentioning the podcast title.
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Hitler's Turning Point?
- Adolf Hitler, a young soldier, was hospitalized after a mustard gas attack in WWI.
- Blinded and devastated by news of the armistice, he claims this moment inspired his political career.
Propaganda's Power
- German propaganda during WWI was very effective in maintaining morale.
- Despite hardships, many Germans believed in victory because of this propaganda.
Unoccupied Germany
- Germany was never occupied by the Allies in WWI, creating room for conspiracy theories.
- Some Germans later questioned the armistice because they didn't face total defeat.