... 'Dolchstosslegende myth' (the 'stab in the back' mentality), meaning that neither the army nor the Kaiser was to be blamed for the WWI defeat. The myth undermined the faith that many Germans had in the new republic and was used to attack the new democracy that lacked the moral support of the German citizens. This lack of public support ... Bill and the occupation of the Ruhr. The change from a stable militaristic state into an unprepared republic lead many to pursue a figure who would exemplify their nationalistic views and restore faith and pride to their nation. That figure ...

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... of sport under Hitler and Mussolini are the similarities in forming youth organizations in order for the young to perpetuate their regimes, or even brainwash the children by teaching blind faith in Hitler and Mussolini by unquestioning obedience to the dictates of their regime. Nazi Germany had the Hitler Youth whereas Italy's most famous youth group was the Balilla, by 1939 ... ...

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