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?

  • 5715@feddit.orgDeutsch
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    9 days ago

    that his support can largely be explained by his compelling, if not mesmerizing hold on crowds.

    Don’t forget that there was massive propaganda to create this narrative, especially after the power grab for the NSDAP and Nazi movement.

    I think he was likely good at instilling anger in his temporary audience. There’s a lot of emotion transported.

    Also important to note: The 1933 power grab and the totalitarian regime in the next 12 years wasn’t Hitler’s work alone. The German electorate, Hindenburg and those who followed knew what they were doing.