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Hitler's Army Lecturer Role
- Adolf Hitler was assigned to give lectures to soldiers warning against Bolshevism to keep them aligned with the army.
- His talents as a speaker emerged as he passionately argued against Marxism among his comrades.
Feder's Anti-Semitic Economic Theory
- Gottfried Feder's critique distinguished productive labor from speculative finance, blaming the latter on Jewish influence.
- This economic view fueled anti-Semitic opposition to money-lending and interest that was widespread in postwar Germany.
Hitler's Fiery Speeches Stir Soldiers
- Hitler spoke firefully about the Jewish role in the Bolshevik uprising but was warned to be more cautious.
- Despite cautions, Hitler felt this speaking skill was a personal discovery and breakthrough.