The Literate Führer, chapter one:
Hitler sits in his study in Landsberg prison and review his notes on the Napoleon biography. Then he shakes his head in disbelief. The British managed to hang out in the face of a central Europe united against them, and ultimately the French had their army swallowed up in Russia. He was not impressed! Napoleon had gone soft, travelled in comfort, not like the Spartan soldiers he used to admire. Hitler would not make such a mistake, not lose his will and focus. As Nietsche has told him, will would triumph over the weak. Still, a modern economy depended on trade and resources like ever before. Could Germany survive a blockade and still beat a revitalized and industrialized Russia? Why should they accept or risk a blockade. Hitler clenched his fist and feels the anger of an insult not yet received. Feels the arrogance and insult of the island nation denying Germany its place as a world power. He understood now that there was nothing peaceful about the British. Their policy was to divide and conquer to be strongest themselves. With a spark of clarity he saw the solution, Britain could be played out against the French until Germany was realized as the greatest threat. Then Germany must be ready to show both Britain and France the rise of German power. Destroying Britain will be the ultimate demonstration to the world of what he, the master strategist and beacon of will have achieved.
He smiles, the thought of the communists realizing they are next makes the though of their demise even sweeter. He knows he must be cunning and patient, but the contour of his master plan has taken shape. More than ever he know he must prevail, unite all Germans and lead them to greatness. Nobody else would prevail against all the major powers in the world, but he knows how they can be played.
The sweet thinking and daydreaming is interrupted as it knocks on the door. Hitler's assistant, Rudolf Hess enters, he has been proof-reading the last chapters of "Mein Kampf". Hitler relishes when he explain his thoughts to his assistant and sees the expression change from fear to amazement. The first names appear on a sheet of paper. The ultimate blueprint of destruction.
None of these thoughts goes into Mein Kampf. It will not be changed. It will serve its purpose as it is both strong, true and deceptive of his new plan.
Hitler sits in his study in Landsberg prison and review his notes on the Napoleon biography. Then he shakes his head in disbelief. The British managed to hang out in the face of a central Europe united against them, and ultimately the French had their army swallowed up in Russia. He was not impressed! Napoleon had gone soft, travelled in comfort, not like the Spartan soldiers he used to admire. Hitler would not make such a mistake, not lose his will and focus. As Nietsche has told him, will would triumph over the weak. Still, a modern economy depended on trade and resources like ever before. Could Germany survive a blockade and still beat a revitalized and industrialized Russia? Why should they accept or risk a blockade. Hitler clenched his fist and feels the anger of an insult not yet received. Feels the arrogance and insult of the island nation denying Germany its place as a world power. He understood now that there was nothing peaceful about the British. Their policy was to divide and conquer to be strongest themselves. With a spark of clarity he saw the solution, Britain could be played out against the French until Germany was realized as the greatest threat. Then Germany must be ready to show both Britain and France the rise of German power. Destroying Britain will be the ultimate demonstration to the world of what he, the master strategist and beacon of will have achieved.
He smiles, the thought of the communists realizing they are next makes the though of their demise even sweeter. He knows he must be cunning and patient, but the contour of his master plan has taken shape. More than ever he know he must prevail, unite all Germans and lead them to greatness. Nobody else would prevail against all the major powers in the world, but he knows how they can be played.
The sweet thinking and daydreaming is interrupted as it knocks on the door. Hitler's assistant, Rudolf Hess enters, he has been proof-reading the last chapters of "Mein Kampf". Hitler relishes when he explain his thoughts to his assistant and sees the expression change from fear to amazement. The first names appear on a sheet of paper. The ultimate blueprint of destruction.
None of these thoughts goes into Mein Kampf. It will not be changed. It will serve its purpose as it is both strong, true and deceptive of his new plan.
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