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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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.
Mein Kampf's Reliability
- Hitler's account in Mein Kampf is likely exaggerated.
- The war gave Hitler purpose, making the armistice devastating, but his dramatic political awakening is probably a literary device.