Abstract
The paper looks at how it came to be that so many of Germany's best and brightest young people could become swept up in the machinations of a hate-filled and awesomely destructive regime. In particular, the pages look at the Hitler Youth and argue that it was a state-driven organization that grew to gargantuan proportions by the dawn of the War, effectively sucking in an entire generation of German youth. The paper shows how members of the Hitler Youth were frequently very highly committed to the objectives of the Nazi government because of the deliberate integration of the Hitler Youth with the SS, the SA, and the frightfully brutal SS-Totenkopfverbande. The paper discusses how devotion to the cause was invigorated by the unhappiness among many German youth with the shortcomings and weaknesses of post-War Germany, and, many young people in Germany were well-prepared to accept the anti-Semitism inasmuch as German society as a whole was strongly anti-Semitic. Finally, the paper reveals that the Hitler Youth impressively raised the commitment level of its membership through an intensive indoctrination program that was surely among the most sophisticated seen up to that time.

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"The horrors of the Second World War - especially the atrocities committed by the Nazis and their Eastern European (and French) collaborators - will most likely never be forgotten; taken as a collective, they constitute the most gruesome catalogue of crimes in modern human history. With that in mind, the following paper will look at how it came to be that so many of Germany's best and brightest young people could become swept up in the machinations of a hate-filled and awesomely destructive regime. In particular, the ensuing pages will look at the Hitler Youth and argue that it was a state-driven organization - well-integrated with more hardened..."

Tags:hitler, youth, germany

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This paper explores the events occurring on Hitler's last day of life, April 30, 1945, as discussed in the books "The Last Days of Hitler: Legend, Evidence and Truth" and "Nazi Germany: A New History". It explains that these sources tell two different accounts of Hitler's final day of tension, turmoil, and utter apathy.

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"His chief aim was to acquire an empire for purely German people through his mighty military machine. It was the goals and desires of this one man, Hitler which led Germany to become involved in a two-front war inevitably leading to the fall of Hitler's Third Reich and, his suicide. The events occurring on Hitler's last day of life, April 30 were discussed in the books ..."

Tags:The events occurring on Hitler's last day of life (April 30, 1945), discussed in the books The Last Days of Hitler: Legend, Evidence and Truth and Nazi Germany: A New History, Primary Sources.

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This paper argues that Adolf Hitler had some alternative personal reasons for why he may have caused the largest mass killing in world history. Some reasons include his personal life and sexuality. This paper examines how these impacted Hitler's rise to power and motivation.

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"Due to Adolf Hitler?s embarrassing family roots, stern, emotion filled upbringing, and his inner turmoil in dealing with his sexuality he had built up guilt, aggression, frustration, and self loathing which as result caused the holocaust. The context of this paper will discuss how his family roots were considered embarrassing, how they came to be, and how in turn it caused him to feel disgusted with himself and what he was which caused aggressive and malevolent behavior. Also it shall speak of what consists of a strict upbringing, what certain events and regular happenings occurred in this childhood, and finally what in this rigid upbringing could cause a man to have this inner anger build to lead way to cause such death and destruction. And lastly, the paper will speak of Adolf Hitler?s sexuality and how his homosexuality or sexuality, which was kept hidden, as it was not proper for men to like men during his time and was gravely frowned upon, caused such guilt and pain within himself to lead to this horrifying event we call the holocaust."

Tags:adolf, hitler, holocaust, ii, war, world, personal, distress, aggression, frustration, family, sexuality

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This essay addresses the question of how and why Adolf Hitler rose to the office of German chancellor in 1933. The paper contends that Hitler's ultimate appointment was the result of personalities, events and competing interests. Also examined is the role of notable power-brokers such as Hindenburg, von Papen, Schleicher and others. This paper further challenges the common view that Hitler's imposing personality and wide public appeal made his elevation almost certain. There is also a discussion of different historiographical views.

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"Nevertheless, any examination of this must begin with an examination of Weimar - and that must start with its constitution: drafted by a liberal lawyer, debated and ratified in the first months of 1919 by a National Assembly dominated by socialists and moderates. It was a remarkable deviation from the imperial constitution which had preceded it. Instead of the earlier document's Bismarkian paternalism the Weimar constitution was rooted in popular sovereignty (Article One declares that "state authority derives from the people" ) and free-hand liberalism, bestowing a range of extensive civil rights on the German people. These included universal franchise at age 20 (including women); freedom of thought, expression and association; and full equality before the law. It utilized proportional representation - an innovative but largely untried electoral method in Europe to that point - to elect Reichstag members for four-year terms."

Tags:Hitler, NSDAP, Nazi Party, Hindenburg, von Papen, chancellor, 1933

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In this article the writer examines how even though in 1942, Adolf Hitler almost defeated the Soviet Union, the Soviets somehow managed to achieve victory in 1945. The writer researches the debate regarding the reasons why Hitler was defeated. The writer notes that it seems probable, however, that no single event caused Hitler's defeat. In this essay, the writer looks at the various issues that may have contributed to the defeat of the Nazi army.

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"In 1942, Adolf Hitler all but had the army of the Soviet Union defeated. In 1945, however, the Soviets snatched victory from his grasp. There exists some debate as to why Hitler was defeated. It seems probable, however, that no single event caused Hitler's defeat. One possible cause was that Hitler made the decision not to attack Moscow during his initial invasion. In addition, Hitler underestimated the capabilities of the Soviet army. At the same time, he overestimated his own capabilities. All of these things may have contributed to the defeat of the Nazi army. Why then, did Hitler find defeat that the hands of the Soviets? How did these factors contribute? Were there other factors that led to Hitler's defeat?"

Tags:hitler, soviet, war

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This paper discusses Adolf Hitler's life, ideologies, effective speeches and mass communication usage and applies basic theories of communication practices and their relevance throughout history.

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"In reading the speech given by Adolf Hitler on his intentions for conquering and evacuating the Czech Sudetenland for the German people, it became quite apparent to me just how important communication was to this leader?s success and to the involvement of other countries that would later enter into WW2. It has been said that, ?that Hitler came into existence at all is directly owing to radio and public-address systems?. That?s a bold statement, but a respectable one. It reminds us how important mass communication was then and is now in reaching out to make one?s self heard."

Tags:communication, hitler, speech, propaganda, mass

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The paper examines how both Hitler and the White Witch depict the tyrant in fiction, as well as in the governmental nightmare of Germany during the Second World War. The paper explores how, by behaving selfishly, and not for the greater good of society, C.S. Lewis seems to have created the White Witch as a model for the dictator or tyrannical ruler. This is how the tyrant is defined through a fictional work and within the historical data displayed in Hitler's biography.

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"In this literary study, the work of C.S. Lewis will be compared with that of the historical author John Tolland in relation to Hitler's tyranny in government. In Lewis's novel The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, the White Witch is a tyrant that rules with an iron hand, not allowing anyone else to share her power. In this manner, both Lewis and Tolland depict tyrants, which provide examples of behaviors and governmental procedures that do not rule for the greater good of society. In The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, it is clear that that C. S. Lewis wishes to depict the White Witch as a kind of model for the tyrant that does not wish to share power."

Tags:tyrant, military, hitler

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This paper discusses Hitler's influence on Germany from the mid-1920s to the mid-1930s. It explores the sources of his influence and why he was initially successful. The author describes the Post World War I conditions in Germany. The paper expands on Hitler's successful use of radio & propaganda films in order to establish a Third Reich.

Tags:hitler, germany, nazi, weimar, inflation

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This paper details the rise of Hitler. Comments on the weak enforcement of the Treaty of Versailles are included. The main purpose of the paper is to detail the obstacles overcome and the brilliant scheming of Hitler during his assent.

Tags:EUROPEAN STUDIES (HISTORY, CULTURE) / DICTATORS, rise of hitler

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This paper first looks into the life of Hitler and how he yielded power. It investigates how he managed to lead and influence the people of Germany. It looks at his actions as well as his personal characteristics.
The second part researches the characteristics of a leader and what makes a leader. The third part links these two together, resulting in being able to conclude what exactly it was about Hitler that made him such a great leader.

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"Adolf Hitler was one of the most influential leaders in history. He was leader of the Nazi party and transformed Germany. He officially became the leader of Germany in 1934 when Hindenburg died, but yielded extreme power even before this. Hitler is generally named not as a leader, but as a dictator. Hitler's government was known as the Third Reich and controlled every person's life. Hitler's plan was known as the "Final Solution" and involved the eradication of Jews, Gypsies, Negroes, the handicapped and the mentally ill. In 1939, under Hitler's leadership, Germany invaded Poland to begin the process of unification of all German-speaking people. The war ended in 1945 after the Allies stopped Hitler's plan. By this time, Hitler had caused the extermination of 12 million people. Hitler committed suicide in his bunker in 1945 and one week later, Germany surrendered."

Tags:hitler, germany, third, reich, holocaust, power, brainwash, scapegoat, blame