Chapter 927: Hitler and Mussolini

In May 1937, the squadron landed in Japan.

In the same year, the German Führer Adolf. Hitler also stepped up his pace in Europe, and the big prelude began.

Hitler's speech on January 30, 1937, was followed three months later by an even more revealing speech. The speech, delivered at Fogelsang, was attended by 800 regional leaders dedicated to political education, the most elite of the elite. It's a frank internal speech, a monologue that repeats itself over and over again. The purpose of his speech was twofold: on the one hand, to instruct these party cadres and teach them how to fulfill their duties; On the other hand, it celebrates the opening of the political training of 3,000 carefully selected young people, one of whom he hopes will inherit his mantle.

He taught his sons as if Metternich or Machiavelli were teaching them, how to play politics and diplomacy, and how to sway the masses in practice.

"An organization will have a future only if it can naturally suppress the freedom of the individual to the benefit of all." This is the reason why they cannot tolerate power above the nation.

"It doesn't matter who it is, not even the church." He compares his totalitarianism to democracy, likening the latter to an ant's nest that causes everyone to flee in all directions. These democrats can do whatever they want, and as such, they are worthless individuals. "They are weak, worthless, and defenseless."

How ridiculous it is to ask the average person to care about issues that cause headaches for more advanced characters. Imagine what would happen if the final decision-making burden, such as that of the Rhineland crisis, was placed on "such a tiny human worm"!

What if the four-year plan had to be submitted to a democratic parliament first? "Only Jews can come up with such foolishness."

He then raised the question of choosing future leaders. Status and wealth are irrelevant, he said. It's talking about his childhood. "The only thing needed is talent. It doesn't matter who their parents are. Pure abstract thinking is worthless. The Führer must be capable of leading. He had to be able to say, 'This must be done, I know it in my heart.'" He had to consult with the people who carried out his plan, but at the end of the day, he had to be able to stick to his ideas and make decisions. The decision had to be made by him. "What could be more beautiful than a real democracy?

After giving practical instructions on a series of issues, he abruptly turned the subject to the Jewish threat. His words were ambiguous and ambiguous, but everyone in the hall knew them. "Personally, I had to pull it back after I took a step and it hurt us. You know, I'm often reckless, but never too much. We have to ask, 'What can I get?' What can't be caught? ’”

There was laughter and applause in the room. Hitler immediately replied with emotion.

"I'm not ready to put a duel on my opponent right away. When I say 'duel', I don't just want to fight for fun. Instead, I'm going to say, 'I'm going to destroy you.'" I'm going to use my brains to push you into a corner. Unless a sword pierces your heart, I will not move your hair! That's it.'" "Him

The last sentence was undoubtedly meant to solve the problem by killing the Jews. The spontaneous bloodthirsty screams of the listener drowned out his words.

After the laughter fell silent, Hitler became calm again, and reasoned about a great deal of practical and feasible methods, as if he had just said something to be kept secret. At the end of his speech, he called on the whole country to be fully armed: "What I ask is for the German people to be rejuvenated and become the most powerful nation in Europe, not a second or third class!" ”…,

The hall burst into applause.

"Even if it is a senseless sacrifice, it seems to me that this is not the last chapter in German history, but the penultimate one. The last chapter will be written by us! ”

With the exception of his closest followers, Hitler had never been so frank. The manner in which he spoke was casual, and there was little emotion. Except for a short time, i.e., when he divulged his terrible plans against the Jews. Hypocrisy aside, it is a cold, premeditated monologue speech, a speech by someone with almost absolute authority.

Then the party congress was held!

Hitler arrived in Nuremberg on Monday afternoon!

After reviewing his personal guards, he rode into the city. Flags fluttered everywhere in the city; The church bells rang in unison; Everywhere there was a cheering crowd. The next day, accompanied by the music of the Badenweiler March, he appeared, as usual, in the conference hall. Wagner, who read his message, was his "other voice".

The purpose of this speech was to complacen the populace, not to ignite their belligerence, and he himself was prepared to flatter an ally, who knew that conflict was inevitable.

Benito. Mussolini had agreed to visit Germany, but on two conditions: he would not bring evening clothes; He should be given the opportunity to meet with the population.

He wore a brand-new fascist militia uniform specially tailored for the visit, and his entourage numbered 100 people. Two days later, he was greeted by his host, dressed in a modest party uniform, at the Munich station. Hitler greeted him with outstretched hands. At this time, the drums beat loudly and the crowd shouted "Führer! And "Prime Minister! ”

Mussolini and his entourage walked slowly along the red carpet that had been laid out in the station, and then solemnly rode to the Führer's residence, in Prinsregentin Square.

During the hour-long meeting, they generally agreed to support Franco and thwart the ambitions of Britain and France.

This was the only political meeting of the visit, and it proved that Hitler had begun to understand that trying to induce Britain to undertake his expansionist plans, even if in secret, had little hope.

Since then, Mussolini has been nervously involved in a series of visits, both for pomp and ceremony, and for public appearances. He also reviewed the SS marching forward, which he never forgetted. They visited the Army's exercises in Mecklenburg and inspected Krupp's large factory in Essen. In the afternoon of the same day, the visit reached **.

When the two dictators' separate trains were about to arrive at their destination, the railway station near the Olympic stadium, Hitler's train traveled alongside Mussolini's for 15 minutes along another track.

The drivers of the two trains rehearsed for many days. So, the operation went very smoothly and successfully, allowing Italians and Germans to talk through open windows.

After that, Hitler's train began to accelerate, arriving at the station a few seconds ahead of Mussolini's.

In this way, Hitler had time to walk across the platform and greet Mussolini as soon as his train stopped. This was the most efficient, and together with the soldiers' positive drills, produced the spectacle that Hitler had expected.

Moreover. From the station to the center of Berlin, millions of people greet you along the banks of Triumph Strasse. The city center was covered with fascist and National Socialist flags. Long banners hang down from the roofs to the streets. Towers were erected in each square, alternating with the appearance of the German coat of arms and the fascist coat of arms.

Work stopped at 4 p.m. to allow the local crowd to join the welcoming procession. The authorities dispatched 60,000 SS troops to maintain order among the enthusiastic masses. The SS came from all over the country. The tightness of the security measures and the number of plainclothes people placed in the crowd were unprecedented in the history of Germany. In addition, there are armed boats patrolling the River Spree. …,

The two pull dictators stand shoulder to shoulder on the convertible. The welcome team spontaneously cheered at them. This was indeed a sight that pleased Mussolini. The reception was particularly pompous the next day, when Hitler and Mussolini returned to the Olympic stadium in order to allow Mussolini to meet the crowd.

This time, Hitler let Mussolini enter the arena first so that he could be privately happy. Hitler then gave a brief opening speech to "the 115 million citizens of both countries who are sharing this historic event with deep affection at this very moment." Their society, he asserts, "is not only a society of beliefs, but also of action." Germany has once again become a world power. The strength of our two countries is the most powerful guarantee for the preservation of European civilization, the forces loyal to its culture, the armed forces against the forces of destruction. ”

Mussolini strode up to the microphone. Because he insisted on speaking German, and he was so excited by such a spectacle that he spoke faster and faster, so that his obedience could only understand a few words. "Berlin-Rome axis!" He shouted:

"Established in the fall of 1935. Over the past two years, this axis has played an excellent role in bringing our two peoples closer together and for peace in Europe. ”

He said that his visit was not an ordinary diplomatic or political visit, but an expression of the unity of two revolutions with the same goal!

Suddenly, it rained heavily over the stadium. Mussolini's speech was drenched.

"The greatest true democracies in the world today are Germany and Italy," he said.

Rain-soaked microphones and loudspeakers distorted his voice. He resolutely continued to speak, listening to the crowd sitting motionless and persevering to the end.

"I have a friend, and I will be with him until the end." After the conference, the situation was even more chaotic.

In order for the crowd to see him again, he had to slowly return to Berlin in an open-top car alone. He was not wearing a raincoat. After returning to the city, he became a soup chicken. He went back to his room in his soaked clothes, but there was no hot water to shower. Although he did not catch a cold, he slept badly at night.

The next day, he was exhausted and exhausted, and it was not until he left Germany by train to return home that he was in good spirits. When he visited Germany, he came with contempt for Hitler. How can you trust a man who is not married, has no children, and doesn't even have a mistress?

However, when he left, he left with a deep impression of what he saw. If he hadn't found Eva. Braun, he must have seen much more power than he could have dreamed of.

Since then, the roles of the two dictators have been reversed: Mussolini, the elder, was influenced by Hitler, the second.

In Berlin, the two men did not sign an agreement and did not issue a final communiqué. The German Foreign Office, however, informed its missions that the leaders of the two countries had agreed that neither of the two countries could enter into closer relations with Great Britain without the consent of the other; Italy will be free to move in the Mediterranean, and Germany will enjoy the same privileges in Austria!

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