1. Hitler
"In Hitler's Defense": The name jump out at me the first time I opened When Falls the Coliseum. What defense could possible justify Adolph Hitler's actions throughout his life? This essay however, written by Robert O"Hara, was far from the exaggerated version I had conjured up in my mind. Although this essay was not particularly effective in its content, the format was especially effective in grabbing my attention. O"Hara began his essay with two stories. This format, of beginning an essay with a personal experience, is an excellent format; especially for an essay following such a controversial title and trying to tackle such a potent subject as racism. .
O"Hara's personal encounter told of receiving a dirty look from a sales clerk when asking for Mein Kampf in a book store. I was taken aback by the ignorant attitude O"Hara portrayed the clerk to have displayed in response to an interest in one of the most important books of the 20th century. This book, in my opinion, should be a part of every high school curriculum around the world. If this book were used as a tool for learning it would aid us in our fight against racism/anti-Semitism but if we continue to deny people access to it, we are giving the book power as a tool for oppression. O"Hara says this is "the power of taboo" (p75). I say, "the power of ignorance".
The second story however, took my breath away. O"Hara told the story of how former Cincinnati Reds owner, Marge Schott, was run out of baseball for a "controversial" remark stating that Hitler was an effective leader. The problem with this story is that Hitler was an effective leader. This does not mean he was right, moral, or that he was justified. The fact of Hitler's effectiveness is not a something to be ignored or shunned away like a dirty word; this is something we must learn from. Ten million lives were lost under Hitler's reign of power. His effectiveness as a leader brought out the worst in people, a fact most of us would sooner forget than deal with.
Several people died but Hitler suffered little injury. ... Chapter Two focuses on Hitler's defeats and weaknesses. ... In his attempt to show the whole view of The Last Days of Hitler he even included a key map of Hitler's bunker. ... The Death of Hitler continues by showing actual pictures of Hitler's skull bone. ... One was Heinz Linge, Hitler's valet, who said he went into the room after Hitler and Braun committed suicide. ...
Adolf Hitler's life began in Austria on April 20, 1889. ... The Beer Hall Putsch was a critical moment for Hitler. ... Hitler's attempt to overthrow the Weimar Republic by force was a humiliating experience for Hitler and the Nazi movement. ... Hitler's new political strategies were very effective. ... Hitler was a master of propaganda. ...
HITLER"S RISE TO POWER Hitler's Rise to Power Hitler's Rise to Power In Braunau, Austria on April 20, 1889, Adolf Hitler was born into the world. ... The party was lacking in mass support, Hitler's army failed to back him. ... In Hitler as philosophe:Remnats of the enlightenment in national socialism. ... Hitler used his leadership and he slowly began to mend a broken Germany. ... Hitler called for new elections. ...
When the war ended, Hitler was in hospital at Pasewalk recovering from his loss of vision, Hitler after he was discharged made his way back to Munich. ... The Army ordered Hitler to join and build it up and Hitler duly set about increasing the organisation of the DAP. ... Hitler was in full control of the Nazi Party. ?... Hitler saw this asa heaven sent opportunity.? ... Hitler was standing next to a pillar in the hall. ...
Jeff Webb The Adolf Hitler Death Mystery There are many different thoughts and versions of how Hitler died. ... The idea of Adolf Hitler taking in a cyanide pill to die is insane. ... It was said he was found with three other bodies and that one of them could have been Hitler. ... Hitler indeed did commit suicide but not with Goebbels. ... That is what I believe about the amazing Death Mystery surrounding Adolf Hitler....
In 1938 and 1939 Hitler did various risky monivours to get extra land for his country. ... On the 22nd of septermeber 1938 , Chamberlain met with Hitler and to his dismay he found that Hitler had extended his demands. ... The Czecjs rejected hitlers demand and prepared to fight. ... Hitler believe now that Britian and France would do nothing. ... Hitler now had his eye on Poland . ...
Hitler was so overcome with power that he believed he could do anything he desired. ... As a result Hitler was granted emergency power, which soon turned into dictatorial powers. ... It is evident that Hitler had no serious problem with the Jewish religion. ... Hitler is the prime example of what too much power can do to an individual. Hitler simply had too much power for one person. ...
By June 14, France had surrendered and Hitler was making plans to invade Great Britain. Hitler played the role as a General in WWII all though he didn't know much about stratagies he knew alot about weapons and made sure his soldiers used them effectively. ... As the Battle proceeded Hitler's greater goal would be achieved, getting rid of Europes Jews. From the beginning Hitler had always had the idea set in the back of his mind about the murder of millions of Jews. ... Some people ask the question why Hitler wait until the end of 1941 or the beginning of 1942? ...