Hindenburg didn't get elected because the mark was collapsing. He got elected because enough Germans decided the men running Weimar didn't deserve to. The economic pressure matters, but the actual threshold is moral — people don't invite the strongman when things are bad, they invite him when they decide the suffering is someone's fault.
Correct. The Mark was regaining strength at the time Ebert died and the economic situation was starting to look up for the first time in years. But there was still a lot of political infighting, chaos, and general malaise amongst the people.
Hindenburg was a hero in a sea of mediocrities, so it’s not surprising the people found him more palatable than the other options. He represented honor, loyalty, and pride in German culture. That’s hugely important.
Hitler took a slightly different trail. His military record wasn’t so distinguished as Hindenburg’s, but he was willing to name the guilty parties and promise to hold them accountable for the suffering they had caused.
Hindenburg didn't get elected because the mark was collapsing. He got elected because enough Germans decided the men running Weimar didn't deserve to. The economic pressure matters, but the actual threshold is moral — people don't invite the strongman when things are bad, they invite him when they decide the suffering is someone's fault.
Correct. The Mark was regaining strength at the time Ebert died and the economic situation was starting to look up for the first time in years. But there was still a lot of political infighting, chaos, and general malaise amongst the people.
Hindenburg was a hero in a sea of mediocrities, so it’s not surprising the people found him more palatable than the other options. He represented honor, loyalty, and pride in German culture. That’s hugely important.
Hitler took a slightly different trail. His military record wasn’t so distinguished as Hindenburg’s, but he was willing to name the guilty parties and promise to hold them accountable for the suffering they had caused.
Good, correct history. Good prognostication. It’s almost like you know what you’re talking about(😆), which you obviously do, Mr. F.
*Checks the window*
*Continues to wait for mein Kaiser*
Good train of thought and analogy.