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As we have all seen in pop culture, Hitler was an Austrian born German soldier. He became famous during The Great War when he shot and killed Winston Churchill and captured 40 men on the same day. Shortly after he became an assassin who killed numerous high profile targets during the war. He became something of an icon who had even the Kaiser request an audience with him.

After he was moved back to the front lines to boost morale, he fell in love with and married a French spy. She died tragically by her own governments doing after she confessed the truth to him as she fell for him, and she died in his arms.

Hitler led charges at the Marne that helped lead to the Fall of Paris in 1918, ending the war, even continuing to fight after he was shot twice.

Many in Germany expected him to become a major figure in the army and to potentially run for office post war. The Kaiser believed Hitler to be perhaps the most passionate speaker he had ever met. But Hitler shocked everyone by swearing to never kill again, becoming anti-war, becoming a vegetarian, and taking a vow of poverty.

Hitler has since become an icon. Numerous movies made about him. Statues all around the world. People are fascinated by his changes of demeanor over the end of the war. Of his art. And also of his story post war of eventually coming to terms with his actions. We’ve all seen the movies and the TV show.

If Hitler had not changed, what future would he have had in politics? Could he have been more than a ceremonial figure in the army? The Kaiser and Hindenburg both thought the sky was the limit for him. If he became a regular national figure, what influence would he have had in politics?

Also, if Germany lost, what would have become of him? Would he have felt the mission was complete, or would he have wanted revenge?
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