History of the Second World War

15: The Third Reich Pt. 1 - The Austrian

Jul 8, 2020
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INSIGHT

Nazi Rise Was Not Inevitable

  • The rise of the Nazi Party was not inevitable but was shaped by Germany's social and political turmoil after World War I.
  • Hitler amplified existing societal issues rather than creating them from nothing.
ANECDOTE

Hitler Dodged Austrian Military

  • Hitler avoided Austrian military service by dodging registration and then claimed physical unfitness when confronted.
  • This lucky evasion altered his life trajectory, allowing him to later join the Bavarian army instead.
ANECDOTE

Hitler's War Experience

  • Hitler eagerly volunteered for the German army three days after WWI began despite not being a citizen.
  • His front-line injuries and war experiences deeply shaped his political outlook.
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