Adolf Hitler as a Terrorist - 1

This historical investigation analyzes the similarities and differences between three important Nazi leaders; Heinrich Himmler, Adolf Hitler, and Joseph Goebbels. After scanning a variety of sources, my analysis of the research indicates that there were many similarities between the three men such as childhood difficulties, education, and motivational developments. However there were differences as well including purpose/motives, and the establishment of leadership.

In Masters of Death, Richard Rhodes examines what the Nazi Party of the 1930s and 1940s stemmed from, how they got to be in World War II, and why they had such an evil hatred for the Jews of Germany, Poland, and surrounding countries. When most people think of the Holocaust, they think of the more famous concentration camps like Auschwitz or Warsaw. But Richard Rhodes gives detailed accounts of more “non-famous” concentration camps. Hitler’s youth and upbringing is explained in the book and why some theorist believe that he convinced so many Germans to act upon the Jews. Richard Rhodes argues and describes in the book, “what made it possible for men, some of them ‘ordinary men,’ to kill so many people so ruthlessly?”

The investigation assesses the Nazi regime from 1933 – 1945 in regards to the totality of their actions. In order to evaluate the Nazi regime on whether or not they were more evil than other genocidal regimes, the investigation evaluates how the Nazis controlled their country. The investigation will start in the early years of the Nazi regime in how they set up their totalitarian government and how they expanded their control. Then the Holocaust will be looked at for how the Nazis treated those they were exterminating. Accounts from soldiers and Jewish people who lived through the Nazi control will be mostly used to evaluate if the Nazis were more evil than other genocidal regimes. Two of the sources used in this essay, “The Liberation of Dachau” by Chuck Ferree, and “Fate did not let me go” a letter by Valli Ollendorff are then evaluated for their origins, purposes, values and limitations.

It was under the duress of these departments that opposition was destroyed and support was bolstered, at times out of awe and at times out of terror. “As Hitler’s reflections on propaganda make very clear, he did not see the strength of the state as residing in terror alone. Its strength lay in a combination of its ability to mobilize and to suppress.” (Gregor, 109)

Adolf Hitler was the dictatorial leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party, commonly known as Nazi Germany. Hitler, lead the Nazi force all throughout World War II. The fanatic, racist and extreme anti-semite quickly became Chancellor of Germany in 1933. The leader transformed Germany into a totalitarian fascist state. His drive to have a distinct ethnically pure race led to the Holocaust.

Throughout the history of political parties and factions, none has been so infamous as that of the Nazi party. They were the world’s enemies for a decade in the early twentieth century, and still continue to stir up controversy throughout the world. Understanding what the Nazis believed in, how anti semitism contributed to Nazi beliefs, and if Nazis still exist today helps to conclude why they did certain actions.

Adolf Hitler was born on Saturday, April 20, 1889, Fourth son of the marriage of Alois Hiedler ne’ Schickelgruber and his third wife, Klara Polzl. In early life, Hitler showed some interest in German nationalism, showing no loyalty to the rule of Austria-Hungary. This later would be the inspiring strength of Hitler’s life. When Hitler reached a certain age, there was three parties that drew Hitler’s attention, the violent pro-Germany, anti-Habsburg, anti-semitic German National Party, Christain Social Party and the Social Democratic Party. Of the three it was possibly the Christain Social Party which he most admired (Mein Kampf 2017). To most of the world Hitler was well known for being an evil tyrant who founded the Nazi party which had around six million innocent Jews killed and another five million non-allied soldiers.

Adolf Hitler was born in Austria in 1889. He had an interest in fine arts and tried to get into the Academy of Fine Arts, but was rejected, and became homeless. As a result, he didn’t have an informal life. Hitler was in the German army for four years, and got rewarded for bravery. In addition, he became the leader of the National Socialism German Workers ' party that later was called the Nazi. He was anti-Marxist in addition to Stalin’s party. Hitler however, was charged of treason for trying to seize power by violence, and was sent to jail. During his time in jail, he wrote a book according to, Holocaust History, Hitler wrote “second Bible in Nazi Germany”. After Hitler got out of jail, he wanted to restore Germany’s power.

A few weeks ago, my friend Iz returned a book to me that I lent her last fall. It was my mother’s old Nazi Mind book. When she returned the book to me, a book that is no longer a required text for the class, I wondered how the class had changed over time. Since this year's Trial just recently occurred, I thought it might be an appropriate time to compare Nazi Mind then and now.

The Nazis – cruel, discriminating, and ruling our society with an iron fist. 1933 was the year that spouted this abomination of a government, which that monster, Hitler, strove to implement within our society. We can see 3 main characteristics that Nazism has: the use of propaganda, anti-Semitism, and poisoning our generation with his ‘education’. Hitler and his party are able to control the people through influencing us

Back in Nazi Germany, during the years 1934-1945, the Führer and Nazis controlled the German population to his will through various methods and means. This e6ssay will discuss and examine how significant oppression was in comparison to other methods of control such as propaganda, indoctrination in youth and the use of political laws. For us to fully comprehend how significant was oppression in the Nazi Germany, we must understand what oppression is.

This IA will address how the Hitler Youth program effected the Nazification of Germany leading up to World War II. Hitler started the Nazi movement in 1919 and led the Nazis for some time before the whole party took control of Germany (Featherman, 1932). The Nazis officially came to power in 1933, and The Hitler Youth was made official that same year (Baldur von Schirach, 67, Dies; Head of Hitler Youth 1933–40, 1974). Hitler chose Baldur von Schirach as the head of the youth program (“The New York Times Archives”, 1974, p. 36). Schirach’s job as the head of the Hitler Youth was to lead an organization that specializes in training the aryan German youth to embody the perfect Nazi. Once the Nazi’s were in control of Germany the Hitler Youth continued to and grow and grow, and eventually became mandatory for all the adolescent aryan youth in Germany (Central Intelligence Agency, p. 14). The Hitler Youth was the main reason that race in Germany became the society and the state (Waite, p. 340), and the German military was so abundant because of the Hitler Youths ability to train kids and put them into war quickly (Central Intelligence Agency, p. 14).

First off, Adolf Hitler was the son of Klara and Alois Hitler. Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany nicknamed Der Führer (German for The Leader). He was born April 20, 1889, in Braunau am Inn, Austria. He married Eva Braun on April 30, 1945. Hitler is famous for many quotes such as “Any alliance whose purpose is not the intention to wage war is senseless and useless.” He also said “strength lies not in defense but in attack.” By the quotes it is obvious that he was very violent and thought different from most human beings, but yet people still dreamed to follow in his footsteps. He had many followers and the Nazi’s were on his side as he rose closer and closer to his goal: to get rid of Jews in Nazi Germany and take over.

Adolf Hitler was the dictator of Germany during World War II. He was well adored by many citizens of the country, but he was also behind a horrifying tragedy that took the lives of millions of Jews. He was a very compelling leader which is why so many people followed him blindly. Hitler’s story comes from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most powerful dictators in the world. He used his powers to influence his country and plunge the world into a full on war.

The Holocaust is widely considered to be one of the darkest times in history- an abominable genocide with casualties measured in millions. With infamy comes inquiry, leading many to question and examine the exact motives behind the Nazi regime that killed masses. There are various factors to be considered when pinpointing the root causes of the Holocaust, among these being the historical and cultural hatred of Jews, the growing German unrest following WWI, and the Nazi Party’s ability to effectively utilize propaganda as to spread their doctrine. Despite this, anti-semitic ideas and propaganda spread before and during WWII were decidedly some of the most influential causes of the Holocaust.