Behind the Bastards Part Five: How Heinrich Himmler Went From Nerdy Boy To Master of the SS
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Sep 16, 2025 Heinrich Himmler’s journey from awkward boyhood to his sinister role in the SS unfolds in surprising detail. The podcast humorously contrasts Texas soccer taboos with Himmler's ascent amidst Nazi power struggles. Explore the absurdity of racial identity as it critiques far-right ideologies, all while reflecting on Himmler's twisted recruitment tactics. Delve into his political maneuvers, shifting loyalties, and the dark evolution of a man who embraced both the occult and brutality, reshaping Germany's dark future.
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Power Comes From Winning Internal Wars
- The SS grew by proving useful inside the Nazi party rather than by external battles with communists.
- Himmler focused on fighting internal rivals like the SA to secure autonomy and power for the SS.
Berlin Brawl Shows SS Discipline
- Local SA leader Stenz sent stormtroopers to seize the Berlin Nazi office and sparked a street fight with an SS unit.
- The SS called police and won, highlighting class and discipline differences between the groups.
SS As Racial Elite And Longterm Project
- Himmler framed the SS as an elite, racially-selected guard preparing future generations for an apocalyptic Nordic-Bolshevik conflict.
- He prioritized breeding and selecting members long before large-scale military campaigns were planned.
