I’ve always been told that Hitler was a masterful public speaker; that his support can largely be explained by his compelling, if not mesmerizing hold on crowds. This narrative is not common, it’s universal.

Sometimes I think this is emphasized over how much the crowds approved of the content of his speech.

How do native German speakers feel when they view footage of Hitler? Do you think the reputation is earned?

  • sem
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    1 month ago

    Hitler was never elected in a fair election. He rose to power first through back room deals, and once he had the power of the state, he used it to influence the next elections and concentrate power.

    • Cris@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 month ago

      Thank you for correcting me, I was mistaken.

      If I understand corectly, he was appointed Chancellor by the Paul Von Hindenberg who won the 1932 election that Hitler had also run in, and rose to power as the successor to von Hindenburg after Hindenburg died in 1934

      I’ve edited my original comment

    • Cris@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      1 month ago

      Interesting, that wasn’t my understanding, looks like I need to go learn some more about that and see if I was mistaken

      Thanks :)