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Hitler Joins Party He Spies On
- Adolf Hitler, tasked to spy on the German Workers' Party, unexpectedly joins it and begins addressing the crowd.
- His brutal tirade at a meeting marks a turning point for the party and for his own political path.
Hitler's Audience-Tailored Rhetoric
- Hitler honed an uncanny ability to read and adapt to his audience's reactions during speeches.
- His anti-Semitic rhetoric grew stronger where it drew applause, revealing a manipulative political skill.
Eckhart Mentors Hitler Politically
- Dietrich Eckhart, an older morphine-addicted newspaper editor, mentors Hitler and influences his ideological development.
- Eckhart introduces Hitler to conspiracy theories, deepening Hitler's anti-Semitic beliefs.