Hitler

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Hitler

• The Man
• The Myth
• The Legend

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How did Hitler follow Sun Tzus Philosophy?

• The Philosophy of Preparation
• A. Educated, professional officer corps His
  leading commanders, Joseph Goebbels
• B. Standing, regular army
• Able to motivate common people to
  perform army tasks

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The Philosophy of Preparation

• Maximum use of technology
• Created a military task force dedicated to
  developing weapons- tanks, subs, gasses, bombs,
  cars.
• Constant network of functional intelligence
• Due to highly trained military he was able to
  communicate commands rapidly.

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The Philosophy of Aggression

• The wise king can avoid a fight
• Hitler was able to make deals with countries to
  avoid conflict
• Which ones?
• Italy
• Russia
• Japan

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The Philosophy of Aggression

• The prepared king may be able to intimidate
  before a fight.
• Hitler was able to intimidate through the use of
  Blitzkrieg, after demonstrating military
  excellence the US remained out of the war.

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The Philosophy of Aggression

• The decisive king may be able to achieve victory
  before the enemy can fight back.
• Poland- blitzkrieg, beat them before France or
  Britain could form a Army

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The Philosophy of Aggression

• The observant king may be able to exploit the
  enemys weakness to achieve victory before a
  fight grows protracted.
• Hitler attacks through the Ardennes Woods in
  France able to defeat Paris with little fighting.

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The Philosophy of Aggression

• The foolish king fights on, with no chance of
  success, until he is depleted or defeated.
• Russia

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The Philosophy of War

• Utilize deception intrigue before, during
  after all combat.
• Hitler would remain allies with nations until he
  didnt feel he needed them anymore
• Russia, Italy, Japan

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The Philosophy of War

• Operate with maximum speed, within logistical
  means.
• Any battles fought with blitzkrieg strategy
• Russia, Britain

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The Philosophy of War