"Mein Kampf" - The man who betrayed the World

The world is without debate, a much better place void of Fascism...

Before i continue, perhaps you should all know that this post has been inspired by the recently released historical blockbuster starring Tom Cruise : Valkyrie





For those of you who have absolutely no idea what all this may all be about, Valkyrie depicts the events in late 1944 in which a conspiracy was hatched amongst the top German officials to absolve the world of Hitler's reign. Operation Valkyrie (pronounced Wal-Ku-Re in german) was thus used as a platform for which an attempted coup was launched to wrestle supreme command away from the dictator. Nonetheless, this post is by no means, about the movie. Instead, it is about the man who inspired the movie - Adolf Hitler.

Nonetheless, this post is by no means, about the movie. Instead, it is about the man who inspired the movie - Adolf Hitler.

By comparison to most Germans, Adolf Hitler was a man of small stature and awkward appearance yet throughout his reign as Supreme Chancellor, he carried himself with and air of bolstering confidence. Moreover, Hitler had been a commoner and had served as a soldier, suffering in the trenches during the first Great War and was thus familiar with the plight of the common German society when he rose to power. Thus, every Bavarian held utmost respect for him as it was felt that he carried the epitome of Nazi Power and leadership. To his closest Aides, Hitler practiced transparency in his policy making and interpersonal communication, thus making him so highly respected that many would die for him. In fact, the Nazis were so in awe of him that their pledge placed their absolute obedience to him and not to the country.

Moreover, the Fuhrer founded his Nazi regime and gathered support through sheer leadership. In a time where Germany was at its weakest, constantly bullied by its neighbors, Hitler demonstrated political competency by rallying the hearts and minds of the German people and gave direction for the prosperity of his beloved nation. Thus, Hiler integrated the German people and manged to bond them into one massive fascist movement. His motives were thought to be of the best interest of the people but in doing so, he nonetheless expected reciprocity, liking and also absolute obedience from them.

Nonetheless, we now all know that his actions had all been a facade to rally power into his grasp. This power was used to create a military socialist regime that Hitler then used to create his idea of a "master race". Utilizing mass murder and military conquest as his tools, Adolf Hitler justified his acts as the peoples' solution to the dilution of German society. In doing such acts of sheer atrocity, he offended the world and also betrayed humanity. These subsequently resulted in the ultimate defeat of the German people, bringing about constant suffering and poverty due to the Allied bombings and invasion.

These pictures depict the extent of destruction in the the German city of Dresden caused by Allied bombings :

In my opinion, Adolf Hitler was but a cheat whom utterly betrayed the trust of his people. He used flowery political tactics in order to first harness loyalty and gather support, but subsequently abused these and made promises which he failed to deliver.

In addition, his twisted mind and sly political agenda brought the world into turmoil and instead of liberating his countrymen, he brought only suffering upon them. This results in gradual disassociation by his top commanders and patriotic politicians and ultimately, relational dissolution from the closest aides around him. Eventually, his men hated him so much that 15 assasination attempts were plotted and carried out agaisnt him by men he had once dearly trusted.

The lesson to be had here is to always screen and filter content in communication, especially interpersonal. We ought to think for ourselves and not form allegiances solely based on the perception or even on fear, even to a dictator as it may be us who pay the ultimate price. On the other hand, if you were a dictator, do not be too trusting about the men around you; especially if you were a "bad" dictator because you never know when loyalties could turn. Not everything may seem like what it is.

From both historical notes and even abstracts of the film, it is clearly evident that the German people were filled with both vigour and fortitude and were indeed a sophisticated society that practiced honorable values. However, with the arrival of the Nazi regime came turmoil and unrest. Thus, the ultimate pity is that perhaps Hitler's rise to power was the German peoples' fall from grace during one of history's darkest periods.

Food for thought:
With the death of Fascism, along with Hitler, many of us believe ourselves to be roaming in a free world. Yet we do not realise that perhaps some existing government models are highly similar to the Nazi Party and we are perhaps but pawns of "Dictatorship". What do you think?