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During WW1, Adolf Hitler, who inlisted as an unknown private, eventually rose to the ranks of corporal, earning a few Iron Crosses in the process.

Though repeatedly showing bravery as reliable message runner during on the western front, as well as participating in some key front line battles, he never was able to rise above said rank.

So my question is this:

What if Hitler, through front line action in addition to showing his superior officers key leadership skills was able to meteorically rise through the ranks of the German army, returning to Germany at the rank of at least Major General or higher?

This of course would also mean he would return home to a war hero's publicity, similar to Goering.

How would this effect his post-war years?

Would this butterfly him joining the Nazi party away?
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