12 Incredible Surprising Facts About Hitler!

According to SAEDNEWS, It may be agreed by most that Adolf Hitler is one of the most famous figures in history. He was a politician and an ambitious leader whose goals sparked the largest war in history and sent millions to their deaths. Although he is often remembered with evil in today's world, one could argue that not all the propaganda launched against him should be considered entirely true or accurate.

Hitler's Childhood

Hitler Never Set Foot in Jewish Death Camps

Although the death camps built under Hitler’s orders to exterminate Jews were created, he never visited them. He didn’t want to associate himself with the horrific crimes taking place there. He was very sensitive and emotional, and despite issuing cruel orders, he never wanted to witness their execution. Many modern neo-Nazi groups believe Hitler was not involved in the Holocaust and that Heinrich Himmler, who was mainly responsible for it, kept the horrific realities of the camps hidden from him.

Hitler Was Rejected as an Artist

Hitler had a great interest in art, but his works were never considered artistic masterpieces. As a teenager, he dropped out of school and lived a very poor life in Vienna, trying to become an artist. The problem was that most of his paintings were either repetitive or lacked deep meaning. As a result, Hitler was rejected at least three times from entering the Vienna Art College. Because he had no job to support himself and could not afford art school, he made a living by selling postcards with his paintings on them to tourists. During that time, many wealthy Jews lived in Vienna, and the anti-Semitic sentiments of the time had a strong influence on his thoughts and ideals, which later became more pronounced after he gained power.

Hitler Practiced His Speeches in Strange Ways

Although Hitler is often remembered as one of the most ruthless and evil political figures of all time, it should not be overlooked that he was a very skilled orator. He always prepared for his speeches in strange ways. He even filmed and photographed himself during these practice sessions to improve his gestures. The photo above is one of those taken by Heinrich Hoffman in 1925 during his speech practice.

Hitler Came Close to Death in World War I

Adolf Hitler was not a remarkable soldier and was wounded during World War I. He was saved from death by a British soldier during a fight with the British. Despite his lack of battlefield skill, he never complained about the conditions of the war or asked for leave. Throughout his service in the German army, he rose to the rank of corporal. In one of the battles, he sustained injuries that could have killed him.

Hitler Loved Cartoons

Hitler had a great passion for cartoons and animation, and among them, his favorite was Walt Disney’s works. A copy of Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was bought by the Nazi Ministry of Propaganda in 1938. Although it was never publicly shown, it was kept in Hitler’s private cinema. He was upset that German animators could not produce works similar to Disney's. He was also fond of the story of King Kong, as he found the idea of a creature overcoming captivity and slowly conquering the world thrilling.

Hitler Was Inspired by Henry Ford

Hitler clearly drew inspiration from powerful American figures. For example, Henry Ford only cared about producing more for higher profits, without concern for the welfare of his workers. Hitler was inspired by this idea of Ford’s and kept a photo of him on his desk. Additionally, Ford was strongly anti-Semitic, which might explain why Hitler regarded him as an inspiration. It is also said that Ford actively participated in supplying the German army with equipment and military supplies during World War II.

Hitler Tried to Create an Army of Talking Dogs

Hitler was always interested in creating strange and distinctive things. During World War II, he tried to form an army of talking dogs. He believed that such an army would surpass the British and Americans.

He ordered that trained dogs from all over Germany be gathered and taught how to communicate with humans through paw movements at a special training center. It is even said that one of these dogs was able to say "Mein Fuhrer," meaning "My Great Leader."

Hitler Was a Vegetarian and Enacted Laws Against Animal Cruelty

Interestingly, Adolf Hitler reacted strongly to animal cruelty. He followed a strict vegetarian diet and would criticize his friends who ate meat. Additionally, it is said that after seeing images of animal torture, he passed laws to prevent cruelty to animals. Although at times he added a piece of meat or some caviar to his diet for variety.

Hitler Did Not Arrest His Jewish Family Doctor

When Hitler was still young, his family doctor was a Jewish man named Edward Bloch. The Hitler family could not afford medical costs, and their Jewish doctor was understanding and lenient with them. When Hitler came to power, he spared this Jewish doctor and did not arrest him. According to reports, Adolf Hitler was the first member of his family to visit Dr. Bloch in 1904 due to a lung disease.

Hitler always thanked Dr. Bloch for his help, especially when his mother was battling breast cancer. When Germany annexed Austria in 1938, Dr. Bloch wrote to Hitler asking for assistance, and Hitler allowed him to leave the country. Dr. Bloch spent the rest of his life in the United States.

Hitler Had a Special Interest in Opera

Like his interest in painting, Hitler had a great love for music, and while in prison, he was deeply influenced by Wagner's melodies. Later, whenever possible, he would host opera performances during meetings. He also listened to opera before going to bed because it calmed his mind. It is said that he was profoundly inspired by Wagner and claimed that all his thoughts were rooted in Wagner’s music. Many have claimed that Wagner’s opera "Rienzi" played a key role in Hitler’s turn to politics, and his final opera "Parsifal" inspired him in his military operations in France.

Hitler Wanted to Be a Holy Man

Hitler was deeply convinced of Aryan racial superiority and wanted to create a world that embraced Christian and Aryan ideals. These beliefs took root during his childhood when he aspired to become a priest. He entered a religious school and sang hymns with other students. He admired the abbot in charge of the school and was inspired by him. He even played the role of a priest at home and tried to speak like them.

The United States Tried to Portray Hitler as Having Feminine Traits

During World War II, the United States used several tactics. In one of these tactics, U.S. agents tried to inject large amounts of estrogen into Hitler’s food, hoping to make him appear and behave more feminine. They thought that this would ruin his image among Germans. They attempted to persuade Hitler’s gardener to inject estrogen into the carrots, as it was tasteless and undetectable. The goal was to make Hitler softer and decrease his usual self-confidence and harsh demeanor.