Hitler's Rise to Power

Hitler and the Nazi's rise to power was one of chance and circumstance. His alternative views to mainstream politics struck a chord with the people. He was a charismatic orator, with a style of leadership unprecedented in German politics. He was able to channel Germany's hatred for the Weimar Republic, Treaty of Versailles and minorities into support for his National Socialist Party, which subsequently allowed him to gain power legitimately. Hitler had the ability to …

…and subsequent control of power was helped along by circumstance and his manipulation of those circumstances. He controlled power by keeping the people suppressed while at the same time encouraging loyalty. He ruled with an ironfist while at the same time he gave the public strength and security. Hitler's rise to power was born out of necessity, abetted by chance and culminated into a level of death and destruction unprecedented in the annals of history.