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Hitler's Strange Obsession with Cowboy Novels
1:13:00 - 1:20:27 (07:26)
During World War II, Hitler believed that a cowboy novelist named Karl May had strategic insights that could help him win the war, so he sent hundreds of copies of May's novels to his generals on the Eastern Front.
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The Nazi leadership is portrayed as the most physically flawed, sickly and disgusting individuals claiming to be the most beautiful people on earth.
1:13:00 - 1:13:57 (00:56)
Summary
The Nazi leadership is portrayed as the most physically flawed, sickly and disgusting individuals claiming to be the most beautiful people on earth. Despite their obvious health issues, they insist on their hotness and superiority.
ChapterHitler's Strange Obsession with Cowboy Novels
EpisodePart One: The Young, Evil God of Death: Reinhard Heydrich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Despite lacking any previous qualifications for the job, an applicant was hired by Himmler to create an organizational plan for an SS intelligence agency within 20 minutes.
1:13:57 - 1:16:00 (02:03)
Summary
Despite lacking any previous qualifications for the job, an applicant was hired by Himmler to create an organizational plan for an SS intelligence agency within 20 minutes.
ChapterHitler's Strange Obsession with Cowboy Novels
EpisodePart One: The Young, Evil God of Death: Reinhard Heydrich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
During World War II, Hitler sent hundreds of copies of cowboy novels to his generals on the Eastern Front because he believed they were filled with strategic insights, showcasing the influence of literature on the Nazis' actions.
1:16:00 - 1:17:30 (01:29)
Summary
During World War II, Hitler sent hundreds of copies of cowboy novels to his generals on the Eastern Front because he believed they were filled with strategic insights, showcasing the influence of literature on the Nazis' actions.
ChapterHitler's Strange Obsession with Cowboy Novels
EpisodePart One: The Young, Evil God of Death: Reinhard Heydrich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Reinhard Heydrich was successful in expanding his place in the Nazi party by tying himself to Himmler and mimicking his beliefs, including engaging in violent street fights with left-wing parties before the 1931 Hamburg elections.
1:17:31 - 1:18:55 (01:24)
Summary
Reinhard Heydrich was successful in expanding his place in the Nazi party by tying himself to Himmler and mimicking his beliefs, including engaging in violent street fights with left-wing parties before the 1931 Hamburg elections.
ChapterHitler's Strange Obsession with Cowboy Novels
EpisodePart One: The Young, Evil God of Death: Reinhard Heydrich
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode delves into how Hitler's head of secret police managed to impress others while lacking in actual secrecy, and how he established an SS group to reveal spies within the organization.
1:18:55 - 1:20:27 (01:32)
Summary
This podcast episode delves into how Hitler's head of secret police managed to impress others while lacking in actual secrecy, and how he established an SS group to reveal spies within the organization.