I bought and read Mein Kampf myself a few years ago and agree with the notes you made on it. One thing that struck me was that at least in the first few pages (cant remember exactly how far in) he comes across as a passionate man concerned for his country, its future and its citizens, not dissimilar to many modern politicians even today. I found myself thinking that if i did not know who the author of the book was, i might be tempted to support them, which then made me realise how easy it was for him to gain his supporters and followers. Of course it didnt take long for the hatred to show through though ...
Hitler pointed to real problems the people experienced, and told them he would solve them. However, the solutions he gave were not realistic, honest, fair or legal. Same with some politicians today: they offer easy solutions for hard problems, but on closer study those solutions won't solve the problem or are downright illegal. Modern politicians won't explain their plans at all (Trump, Johnson). NEVER trust a politician who refuses to detail his plans. Remember "Brexit means Brexit"? That was his answer to the question "What will Brexit entail, what will it mean for the people of Britain". He flat out refused to answer. That should have been a red flag.
As dangerous and cruel as this book is, I hope it doesn't get banned or forgotten. People now and in future generations need to know how hateful some people can become. Regardless of what happens, history of all types must be remembered.
My great grandfather received an original one in german when he married his first wife back in the 1930s. When he died back in 2018 at the age of 110 my grandfather (68 at the time) pulled it out and read some to me. It was very chilling to think that his own father may have once believed in it at one time.
The only thing I find frightening is when people try to bury history. Here in the United States I've grown up with a wide variety of history books and could research almost anything. I've read about David koresh, Charles Manson, Jim Jones, like they say if you don't learn you will repeat.
And yet our schools do suppress some historical topic, especially when they are unfavorable to those who hold political power, and propagandizes other aspects, again according the the desires of certain political parties. I almost guarantee you that what was taught in your schools regarding US History from about 1854 through 1898 was grossly oversimplified, and from 1898 through 2020 was politically biased. The history of the Wilson Administration is a very good place to start doing your research, as at least the alternative and archival materials still exist and can be accessed, embarrassing as they may be to the Progressives. I've no doubt that government school instruction curricula are similarly blind regarding topics that paint the current regimes in less than flattering light in almost every country.
G- D BLESS YOU ( if you are Athiest I respect that btw) Judaism is by definition Fascist ! That is fine if a Jew is nice pious and quiet WITHOUT A STATE !
Scary stuff, but to me Hitler isn't the scary part it's how he managed to get " rational people " to do his bidding. That is terrifying! Thanks again for all your great content 👍
@@strydyrhellzrydyr1345 exactly, same stuff is still happening today all around the world but we keep pretending we’re so much smarter than the people back then
Desperation for a new ray of hope. Hitler exploited that desperation and turned it into fear, fear of loss of country to "enemies of the state". That fear turned into anger and finally that anger into violence. it was that perfect combination of continuous exploitation through unique governing and control that he managed to make so many people do what today we consider bad things. You'd need to put yourself in their shoes at that age; imagine being a subject of country, irrelavent of class, which was globally humiliated and beaten down. Your mind would start getting some radical ideas.
Congratulations for having managed to read all of it for our benefit. because I've tried several times and failed; it's a foolproof remedy for insomnia. So boring have I found it that I missed the excerpts in your show. Good work. Your personal views on history are most stimulating, so keep at it. All the best from Oz.
I read the book years ago, and your characterization is spot on. It's the rantings of an extremely narrow-minded megalomaniac with the dangerous attributes of persuasion and charisma; he told the people what they wanted to hear. We love your channel, Mr. Hicks!
Very interesting subject, love your passion as always! I have this fascination with executions through out history, they're so brutal in both practice and story, but never the less so interesting. I'd love to see more of those kinds of videos!
I had a 1937 edition of this book gifted to me by a family friend who stole it from a Neo-Nazi roommate. Mint condition, looks brand new. Reichsadler on the front, swastika and all. Can’t read German, haven’t known what to do with it for years. Ironic this video comes up the day I decided I was going to sell it. Awesome content Kevin!
I read it many years ago when I was a teenager. I was not a great student nor a reader but even I knew it was not a well written book. What really made him money was all party members were required to have a copy of the book and most purchased a copy for every member of their family.
I've tried to get through it so many times over my short 35 years. All I can think of is, "I've strung together more coherent sentences after a bottle of black rum while writing papers for university!"
I love your videos as they directly correlate to GCSE lessons I have done and am about to do!Especially since I have finished The Cold War chapter, and am currently midway through Elizabethan England .Your videos never fail to disappoint and entertain!Great stuff!
Mr. Hicks, Greetings from Texas. Thank you for making this video. I have several personal reasons to loath Hitler and the National Socialist Party. My Grandfathers fought in WW2. (One a FO @ Normandy, the other what we now call a 'Corpsman' on Okinawa. ) I was an USAF officer on 9/11 and put my life at risk to protect others from those who would kill them for a similarly twisted ideology. I have always belived that, indeed, that is a dangerous book. That is why I studied it. And I would ask everyone to read it as well. Read it knowing what happened because of these ideas. Learn how people can be lured into following a madman bent on killing others for "racial purity" and similar evils. That way you are able to see similar trends in todays world, and point out where these evils can occur again. Finally, there is no better way to show the malice of groups than their own words. Anyone who can think critically will see the dangers they are. More speech, not less. This is how you see the next problem coming... Personally, the rationing of health care today worries me. The NHS in the UK. The "Complete Lives System" that has popped up here. All are too close to the first section of your reading. When a bureaucrat gets to decide that you are too much of a burden on the state to live, it probably too late for your society. I don't have answers, just observations leading to difficult questions. But I want to learn every bad idea out there so I can try to keep it from bearing its deadly fruit. And because one of my sons would probably have been murdered under the T4 program.
A public figure, forget her name, she was on that terrible show the view, just recently said publicly that the "burdens" in her family would not be burdens if there would have been abortions, hence why abortions are necessary. Nothing new under the sun. Good luck in Texas, I'm not feeling very happy to be in Vermont these days Buying a house here was a huge mistake. Country roads take me home... Take good care.
The permanent disposition of character for any nation and it's people is how well or how poorly it takes care of the very least of its citizens... The old, the young and the disabled. To strive to eliminate burden is to work to eliminate what is humane in humanity.
my Great Grandfather always said "the one who does not understand the Past dont deserve to Rule in the future" after telling me about mein Kampf and Hitler from his perspective during the war and his Childhood in it
This story was told to me by a German co-worker who came to the US after the war with her mother and American stepfather. In pre-war Germany the Nazi used to visit every town, city and village. They would knock on the door asking for 'donations'. On the sidewalk in front of the house were usually 3 or 4 SS members, police and party official. They had books in which they recorded the address and name of the occupants, and the amount given. They usually then tried to extract more with subtle hints of violence. Those houses which did not 'contribute' were visited at night with rocks through windows, and other acts of vandalism. The next day they would come back and ask again for a donation from the homeowner. The Nazi terrorized the entire German population.
When you understand what is being talked about in the passages which you recited, you can appreciate how the atrocities committed in his name, came to fruition, those ideas were deeply ingrained in his psyche, honestly, I don't think you could even describe him as being a man of his time, he was, at best, insane, or more likely, he was, quite simply, evil.
One thing to keep in mind is that this way of thinking very much predates Hitler. The first important thinker who formulated the basic idea of eugenics as far as I can think of is nobe other than Plato himself. In his Republic the ideal society is maintained through a state sanctioned program of eugenics whereby only a certain group of desired individuals are permitted to reproduce. Also let us not forget that before the second world war, "social darwinism" was very commonplace among Western inteligencia.
I've heard that book mentioned so many times, but this is the first time I've heard a review. ;-) I came across a set of photographs Hitler had taken during his rise to power. They are of him hamming it up, making dramatic poses like the film stars of the day. The photos were ordered destroyed, but obviously that didn't happen. Theatre and politics are a dangerous combination. I don't think the subconscious mind can truly differentiate between fiction and reality. It's why we treat Hollywood action stars as real heroes.
I think that is why "celebrities" think so highly of themselves. They begin to believe they are the heroes they pretend to be and so do the people. Celebrity worship is a bigger evil than I think people realize, hence the loss of ethics and integrity in my country. Everything is plastic and pretend.
@@crct2004 I'm not sure I'd put the blame for the lack of ethics on the US star system. It's bred in the bone, as it were, from slavery to Gordon Gekko. It's built on exploitation. Ethics still follow a perverted puritanism, or worse, evangelism, for which humanitarianism and education have been thoroughly vilified.
I understand a lowly government accountant discovered Hitler never paid income taxes on his wealth. The accountant reported this to his boss and was immediately told to keep quiet about it and destroy all documents pertaining to it or they would find themselves in a detention camp if they were lucky.
I have a version of Mein Kampf but it's all in German and the pages are pretty old, I do have a version in English but yeah the book is evil but it is important to our history, but only the first half of the book was written when he was imprisoned and the second half was when he was in power and he finished the second part of his book in a cabin in some super beautiful mountain town, you should do another part that talks about the 2nd part of mein Kampf cause the first part is mostly just about the disabled and 2nd park is where things get very dark, but amazing work keep it up loving the history
I had an opportunity to buy a very early edition of the book. The collector in me wanted to but the very idea of owning the book sickened me. I passed it up and never once did I regret doing it.
Greetings Kevin! Love the new film. As always love listening to your stories. After a long day from school, listening to you puts all my problems away. I feel like I'm sitting down with you and just talking. Regards.
Would be nice if you could also cover the story and the rise of Oswald Mosley! Not that many people are familiar with the failed Nazi movement on "the Isles" and would be so interesting to hear it from you :)
I've read this book a while ago. Ngl it's kind of hard to read because I feel sick of it lol. It's just as you've said, ramblings and rants. It's a good book that visualizes how much of a maniacal man Hitler was.
@@masshysteria9657 Why? Do you even know anything about him beyond what you've been told? Do you know anything about National Socialism and the reason why it came to be? It didn't spring out of a vacuum, and the Jews weren't blamed for no reason. They called Berlin "Babylon" for a reason...
@@masshysteria9657 That he was a man with a vision to solve both the problems of capitalism and communism. That he came back from a war so horrible it almost can't be put into words to find that the nation and people that he loved had been thrown under the yoke of liberal financial powers and communists, where drug use and prostitution was rampant, and so forth. He led the greatest economic recovery in history and eradicated those who destroyed his country.
I've often wondered what he was screaming about when I see excerpts from films of his fanatical speeches. I wish they were subtitled. The audience always seems captivated. I know some of the facts about how he came to power, but your videos always surprise me with lesser known info.
I certainly appreciate your video here, yet I can understand the point of view of the author. There is much I disagree on with him but he makes many valid points at the same time. He never lied about who was behind the issues of the world either.
I first tried reading "Mein Kampf" when I was 16 years old.. I gave up after getting through about mebbe a quarter of the book (Ford Translation, often erroneously confused with Henry Ford, the motor car manufacturer).. I tried to read it again when I was 36.. again, I only got about a quarter of the way through the book.. I'm 50 now, so mebbe I'll try to read the book again, using high lighter pens. Oddly enough, there were seemingly "sane" parts of the book in that first quarter.
I’ve just stumbled on this Channel. This is the third video I’ve watched after the HV arrow extraction and what an archer carried by way of weapons. To be honest, I clicked on this with dread, that book is a thing of Evil and I was unsure of the tack you would take. I was pleasantly surprised. Three videos in and this Displaced Scotsman in Texas is now subscribed. Like the style of your delivery, looks like I’ve a few videos to catch up on. Cheers!
Having only recently discovered your channel I'm like a kid in candy store lol. On a more serious note, I thoroughly enjoyed this piece as its the history of our fathers and so far away as to be in pre history and fantasy. This segment you cover is in my opinion quite scary and has the makings of our present / recent political world upheaval. It's always to many people's astonishments, things seem to "suddenly" happen, yet it couldn't be further from the truth, it's been going on before our eyes we chose to ignore I guess. You make these Vid's short and sweet, but yet if one listens, one can learn from our past, perhaps even avoid the mistakes again. History is so important and fascinating, especially when someone such as you take the amount of effort to bring it to us. Thank you so much for sharing.
Wow, thanks for your comment there Chuck, you're right, you always hear it said we should learn from history but the politicians and leaders rarely do 👍🏻
Great film. I totally agree it's a dangerous book but I believe it's important to not censor it. While I am yet to read it I think it would give a glimpse (perhaps more) into his mind. I just signed up as a Knight patreon member. Glad it's here and I can support one of my kids and I favourite channels.
Contrary to the imagination, when Hitler wasn’t in front of large crowds, he didn’t scream and gesticulate. He was actually quite soft spoken in normal, every day life, including while he was the Fuhrer. Of course, as he descended into drug addled madness during the mid and latter parts of the war, he did have frequent outbursts because as someone who has suffered my own spell with addiction, you get very bad mood swings and tend to go from calm to _snap!_
I once tried to read this book, less than half way through I got sickened and discarded it. It is, as you’ve said, rambling and illogical definitely not written by an educated or sane person. I was left with the thought; why am I reading this? Morbid curiosity? It’s even more astonishing how so many went by the book and it’s contents as if it were gospel
@Thor: Some officers secretly called Hitler „the Austrian Gefreiter“ (lowest military rank). For he had no officers rank during WW1. He seemingly was not a great light nor an example of bravery (see his planned escape during the Kapp Putsch).
@Christian Bowyer Gefrieter is not the lowest rank, its equivalent to Lance Corporal. Hitler was awarded the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class for bravery. Two of Hitlers former superiors testified at Nuremberg that he refused to be considered for promotion
@@christianbowyer7812That's absolutely false. He had a reputation for bravery in particular during his service as a soldier, and kinda like the army's version of a teacher's pet he was always putting his hand up first to volunteer for any mission no matter how dangerous. The horrific outcome of his flawed way of thinking are evident to us all, there's no need to make up extra stuff that is entirely contrary to the truth
I actually own a copy and have attempted to read it on a few occasions. However (like you stated in this video), I constantly find it to be rambling and incredibly heavy going as a read
On of my Grandfathers older brothers was medically murdered by the Nazis. When he was a young lad he resued a girl that hat fallen into the Mill-weir from drowning, but almost lost his own life in the process. After he was pulled out, he was brain-damaged, but otherwise healthy as a Horse and srong as an Ox. In 1936 came the Government and took him away fom my Great Grandparents to be looked after. 6 month later they received a letter stating that he had died of Pneumonia - in August during Summer - According to my Grandfather his brother Franz was NEVER sick. They suspected, but proving it..... and the WHAT? Personally I come to believe of what we're seeing all around us, that we're heading to a time even more EVIL and with nowhere to run to for safety.
Well done making this film. Nazism was based on selfishness and fear: a group of people not wanting to spend money caring for "others", but wanting to take it all. And also on fear: fear of being mistreated by "others", fear of them taking advantage of you. Those fears were real: there were people taking advantage of the Germans at that time. But it were not the jews. It were the Nazis themselves who lived like kings & gods off the hard work of others. Today, there are also politicians everywhere who are firing those exact same sentiments. And for the same reason: to draw attention away from those who are really taking advantage of the voters, and to gain power.
It scares me how quickly people forget what is very recent history, and how politicians today still play on the people's fears, promising them the earth in order to gain power and wealth. All the while blaming this or that group of people for their woes.
@@RealAugustusAutumn Any movement that fails to recognise the humanity of every single homo sapiens drawing breath on this planet, and the fundamental rights that go with that, needs to be destroyed, and its leaders jailed.
@@RealAugustusAutumn I have never seen love cause massacres. Hate and fear lead to massacres and other atrocities. NS preached fear, and tried to create an US versus THEM mentality. They taught that "the world" was denying the German People their rightful place in history, and that this gave them the right to TAKE it. They taught the Germans to hate the Jews, making them afraid of what the Jews would to to them if given the chance. To call that "patriotism" (love of country) is a lie. Love never takes. Love always gives. Evil selfishness creates division, with people thinking they have the right to exclude people from the group of "patriots", even though they live in the same country. We see this now with the Republicans in the USA, who dare to say they are the patriots even though the majority of the nation does not agree. They are so deluded they think they can declare some life-long, faithful Republicans "Rhino"'s, Republicans in Name Only. No-one has that right. Republicanism has never been defined by allegiance to a single man. If it now is, it no longer is Republicanism but pure fascism. All forms of fascism are evil, and all are based in fear, hate and greed, though the greed is usually reserved for its leaders who invariably take advantage of the sheeple following them.
@@kellybreen5526 I wonder why that is. Could it be because the people he warned us about won? Why is it the only event in history you can't question? Doesn't that just mean he was right?
I think the most important thing with this book is context, I would be interested to read it out of curiosity, I have an interest in military history, and to have a more thorough understanding of the main antagonist could be insightful. Read as a sort of manifesto, it would surely be dangerous, but as a historic book, it has it's place I think. To ban it would in a way be whitewashing history. To be exposed to the horrors of the past allows people, I think who are of sound mind to develop a better future 🤔
Thank you for doing this video. I said the first time you mentioned the book in another video that it’s a book I’ve never read. I did have a look if I could find a copy but after a couple of searches I started to wonder where the royalties went. As a man who is disabled and more importantly having a disabled wife I’m now glad I didn’t read it. I'm sure that even today there’s people who would see it as a guide of how society should work. When we were young we would have scoffed at some of the organisations and ideas that seem to succeed in the present day. It’s all very sad.
I don’t recommend reading it unless you have some academic reason, it’s heavy and clumsy; paragraphs are cobbled together awkwardly and the train of thought is random. Also you get the impression that the author is trying to cover up his lack of education by a pseudo-literary flourish which comes off very naive and vain
Hey Mark, thanks for your comment. I'm not certain, but believe the Royalties may go to the Bavarian Government. I'm glad you haven't pursued it, as MSS Zeki commented below, it's not a good read 👍🏻
@@MZeki-gw2xg Thanks, it was more from a curiosity as I read Engels and Marx in my late teens over 40 years ago. I found that very interesting at the time, though I’d read Animal Farm at school so I knew the ending.
I wanted to say first how much I enjoyed your video. This is one aspect of WWII I have always been curious about. Second of all, in the interest of learning about WWII- causes and effects and etc.-- I was trying to buy a copy of Mein Kampf from Amazon. And the original book is currently banned from sale on Amazon. The available copies seem to be censored to protect the sensitive, or some such nonsense. Third-- If Mein Kampf is still in print, who is getting the money for the sale?
My father the liberal loving man anyone would have the pleasure to meet read that book in his younger days, he told me it did make you think he was trying to make German better but then the book turns evil. It's the only book he has ever disposed off. I really don't think I want to read it now after hearing what you read.
All my life I have heard the phrase "It could never happen here". Don't kid yourself, the Germans were an educated people not so unlike any other population in western culture. The only real difference between today and that time period is our technology is much more advanced. Think what a maniac could do with our modern technology instantly and world wide. It can happen here, even now. I have never read that book nor will I. My Grandparents fought on both sides of that war and both sides instilled in me and all the kids in the family what a terrible waste it was.
It is often forgotten how Popular Fascism was in Europe before the defeat of the Nazi's in Germany. The British Union of Fascists were growing so rapidly Laws were enacted to ban Uniformed Political Groups in the 1930's. It was the experience of watching how the ideas behind it developed given unrestricted Licence that changed Perceptions! What I found interesting in veiw of Pre War interest in U.K. was the Infamous attempt to form a British 'Free Corps' along the lines of the other Foreign Units of the Waffen S.S. I Would be fascinated to hear your views on these Foreign Units, Also the intrigue re Hess and His attempts to Negotiate on behalf of the Nazis early in the War with the British Establishment.
Yes, it's an interesting subject. When I was a police officer, there was a Tudor mansion on my ground that was none other than the home of Oswald Moseley and regularly we used to get modern day Nazis I suppose you'd call them, coming to have a look, and also visiting the grave of his first wife.
Another interesting video, keep up with the great content. However, was it not Rudolf Hess that actually wrote the book but it was off Hitler's words? I may be completely wrong, but I'm sure I remember hearing that somewhere.
Since I have found a lot of the things I was brought up believing were not true I have done some deep dives and you can actually find a lot of info on the Internet saying he was a misunderstood good guy. Then I started reading the book and was instantly put off and realized the people saying that are indeed nuts. The book is as frightening as the elders of Zion book, both of which I couldn't get through. Give me Dostoevsky and the Bible any day.
Wouldn’t call it dangerous at all. Everyone that is mentally capable of reading such should. It’s made a lot of bad eggs, however understanding such has made a lot more good eggs as a result. Shows people that have their own good morals what the wolves are capable of and how they think.
Hitler was an insane guy, but he had an ideology and was very eager to fulfill this ideology. Even if it is inhumane. He dictated this book after a failed coup and this made him more upset and fired his hate against everything which did not fit his ideology of politics and Aryan lifestyle. Thanks for the video. I am happy to see the progress of your RUclips channel. I subscribed when you was at 35000 subscribers now you doubled. Keep on.
A quote from an article in Forbes (August 15, 2022): "Around the world, euthanasia, where doctors use lethal doses of drugs to end the lives of patients with terminal and chronic illnesses, is legal in Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand and Spain and certain parts of Australia. Additionally, several U.S. states including California, Colorado and New Jersey permit a format in which a physician can prescribe barbiturates that are then self-administered by the patient. Canada’s euthanasia laws came into force in 2016 and resulted in around 10,000 deaths last year." ='[.]'=
@@thehistorysquad The problem comes when it *isn't* on the patient's own terms. There have been plenty of cases in which patients (including veterans) have been "encouraged" to seek euthanasia because the treatment for their condition was deemed too costly. We were warned about "death panels;" now committees are placing price tags on human life, balanced against the cost to the state. ='[.]'=
I agree that it was a dangerous book, that should never have been written. I can't believe that some people still question the holocaust. It wasn't just the Jews that got caught up in it, as homosexuals, gypsy's, cripples and others were targets also. It was important to deal with Hitler first but I understood what the politician in the Philippines felt when he stated that " You help your cousins across the Atlantic, while your daughter here is being raped in the back room". Take care Kevin.
words are violence and books are dangerous ....lets burn them ...you and Hitler seem to think alike. What other marxist thoughts you have to share mr soycialist?
You can't believe it because you've only ever been told one thing without ever getting to hear the other side. Why is it the only historical event that is illegal to question?
I think your idea of him talking like it was one of his speeches doesn't make much sense. We have one recording of his speaking voice and it really illustrates how much of a show he put on when doing a speech. I think he would have sounded like he did when he spoke normally to people in his inner circle.
Greetings once again from nova Scotia, thank you once again for another very interesting film. I agree with you that, it is STILL a dangerous book, so much horror, and misery seemingly spawned from it, I think we are fortunate that Hitler was as not as educated as he thought he was, can you imagine, what could have been....Thank you once again, and as always best regards, Arthur
Thanks Arthur. What frightens me about this subject is the amount of educated men who actually doted on Hitler and carried out many of his ideas on a whim.
Yeah ...... That's Eugenics for you! (also practised in the USA) A good question "Where did the money come from"? ..... Also "Where did it go"? I guess that with the vagaries of WW2 we will never know! Although I have not read the book (I think I already have the gyst of it's arguments) I do think it is a good thing that it is readily available. How else can the arguments involved be discussed and countered if (and I believe) they are wrong?
In about 1987 I 'WON' a copy of this book in English and signed at the top of the title page by Hitler. I tried hard to read the thing, but very soon came to the conclusion that it had been written by some kind of Lunatic !!! Needless to say that I got shut of it, for about 350 pounds, which was a lot of money in Whitby in 1987 !!!
@@thehistorysquad Thanks, Strange to think that his book 'should' have Ended his political life, but it Did Not. Maybe Putin is scribbling away Right Now ???
Even to this day I hear comments from some so called politicians and media presenter’s sounding similar to one of life’s evil individuals but perhaps keeping it in circulation is a lesson to us all at least I hope😢
I did some further reading on this Hitler character and I found that he was into some pretty bad stuff. Before you buy this book I'd recommend doing your research!
Molly, if you buy the book, it’s not like he’s getting royalties, or the nazi party is. Reading it, one gets a glimpse into the mind and ethos of the writer, like reading Marx, etc. Just because it’s in one’s library does not declare support for the ideas or the man. Cheers!
The late author, Hans Helmut Kirst, whose experiences during the War made him become an anti-NAZI, wrote to the effect that while every German had a copy of Mein Kampf, it was a distinct pity that all too many of them never read any of the pages... It is also a little known fact that the NAZIs got a large portion of the eugenicist ideas from the American and British eugenics movements... Also, Hitler was known by the 1930s to have gotten to where he would throw a Teppischfresser - carpet eating or chewing - fit in front of his inner circle when they weren't sufficiently malleable to his ideas... he would literally be on his knees, chewing on the carpet on the floor of the meeting room. This was reported in English by Shirer in his book, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich.
Hi Kev, can’t say I ‘liked’ this video. I wouldn’t recommend anymore on Hitler, it’s only giving the loons and bigots thinking they have a platform to comment. A lot of historians bypass this era as it still hurts close to home.
Thanks Scott. There were plenty of businessmen and millionaires, one of the richest being an American, I can't remember his name off the top of my head. 👍🏻
Nice work Kevin, should I buy a copy and try to read it……might get it as an ebook, basically as it’s cheaper (I’m from Yorkshire which says it all) how many pages is the original as I’ve seen differing lengths, 900+ or 1000+ thanks Kevin 🤘🏹
I bought and read Mein Kampf myself a few years ago and agree with the notes you made on it. One thing that struck me was that at least in the first few pages (cant remember exactly how far in) he comes across as a passionate man concerned for his country, its future and its citizens, not dissimilar to many modern politicians even today. I found myself thinking that if i did not know who the author of the book was, i might be tempted to support them, which then made me realise how easy it was for him to gain his supporters and followers. Of course it didnt take long for the hatred to show through though ...
Hitler pointed to real problems the people experienced, and told them he would solve them. However, the solutions he gave were not realistic, honest, fair or legal. Same with some politicians today: they offer easy solutions for hard problems, but on closer study those solutions won't solve the problem or are downright illegal.
Modern politicians won't explain their plans at all (Trump, Johnson). NEVER trust a politician who refuses to detail his plans. Remember "Brexit means Brexit"? That was his answer to the question "What will Brexit entail, what will it mean for the people of Britain". He flat out refused to answer. That should have been a red flag.
Thanks for the comment 👍🏻
Does it become darker and darker as you get further in?
@@darrellpratt4479 It dances from subject to subject, back and forth, it's a difficult book to read.
The man is the "aryan spirit" he claimes to be possessd by
As dangerous and cruel as this book is, I hope it doesn't get banned or forgotten. People now and in future generations need to know how hateful some people can become. Regardless of what happens, history of all types must be remembered.
Absolutely, I totally agree 👍🏻
Lest We Forget.. You are My Brother!
My great grandfather received an original one in german when he married his first wife back in the 1930s. When he died back in 2018 at the age of 110 my grandfather (68 at the time) pulled it out and read some to me. It was very chilling to think that his own father may have once believed in it at one time.
Gosh, that's a fascinating insight, thanks for sharing 👍🏻
The only thing I find frightening is when people try to bury history. Here in the United States I've grown up with a wide variety of history books and could research almost anything. I've read about David koresh, Charles Manson, Jim Jones, like they say if you don't learn you will repeat.
And yet our schools do suppress some historical topic, especially when they are unfavorable to those who hold political power, and propagandizes other aspects, again according the the desires of certain political parties.
I almost guarantee you that what was taught in your schools regarding US History from about 1854 through 1898 was grossly oversimplified, and from 1898 through 2020 was politically biased.
The history of the Wilson Administration is a very good place to start doing your research, as at least the alternative and archival materials still exist and can be accessed, embarrassing as they may be to the Progressives.
I've no doubt that government school instruction curricula are similarly blind regarding topics that paint the current regimes in less than flattering light in almost every country.
Or Holocaust deniers.
G- D BLESS YOU ( if you are Athiest I respect that btw) Judaism is by definition Fascist !
That is fine if a Jew is nice pious and quiet
WITHOUT A STATE !
Scary stuff, but to me Hitler isn't the scary part it's how he managed to get " rational people " to do his bidding. That is terrifying! Thanks again for all your great content 👍
Look at the SJW idiots in UsA , England and europe.
Huh.. interesting...
I'm sure you would think different if u met someone like that... And was in that time...
all they had to do was start paying attention
@@strydyrhellzrydyr1345 exactly, same stuff is still happening today all around the world but we keep pretending we’re so much smarter than the people back then
Desperation for a new ray of hope.
Hitler exploited that desperation and turned it into fear, fear of loss of country to "enemies of the state". That fear turned into anger and finally that anger into violence.
it was that perfect combination of continuous exploitation through unique governing and control that he managed to make so many people do what today we consider bad things.
You'd need to put yourself in their shoes at that age; imagine being a subject of country, irrelavent of class, which was globally humiliated and beaten down. Your mind would start getting some radical ideas.
Congratulations for having managed to read all of it for our benefit. because I've tried several times and failed; it's a foolproof remedy for insomnia. So boring have I found it that I missed the excerpts in your show.
Good work. Your personal views on history are most stimulating, so keep at it.
All the best from Oz.
I read the book years ago, and your characterization is spot on. It's the rantings of an extremely narrow-minded megalomaniac with the dangerous attributes of persuasion and charisma; he told the people what they wanted to hear. We love your channel, Mr. Hicks!
It is a pretty dire book isn't it. Glad you're enjoying the channel 👍🏻
“Those who do not learn from history, are doomed to repeat it”
Hitler sounded like the Spartans from that 300 movie 😂
Cull the weak and disabled and reward the strong.
A very interesting point of veiw.🤔
Still here Kevin. Enjoying every episode, cheers 👍
Cheers Rusty 👍🏻
You’re an amazing teacher, very mesmerised by you’re reading and explanation of this. Subscribed! Hope you go through more of this ❤
I will do at some point yes, it's another favourite topic of mine. Just fascinating. 👍🏻
Very interesting subject, love your passion as always!
I have this fascination with executions through out history, they're so brutal in both practice and story, but never the less so interesting.
I'd love to see more of those kinds of videos!
Stand by, they will be coming 👍🏻
My friend, I could keep listening you talk. Carry on!!
Cheers - will do 👍🏻
I had a 1937 edition of this book gifted to me by a family friend who stole it from a Neo-Nazi roommate. Mint condition, looks brand new. Reichsadler on the front, swastika and all. Can’t read German, haven’t known what to do with it for years. Ironic this video comes up the day I decided I was going to sell it. Awesome content Kevin!
Amazing that stealing becomes okay when it's somebody whose politics we disagree with...
@@RealAugustusAutumn you consider this politics? hahahaha
@@twansm8581 Yes?
I'd definitely buy it...for a friend.
@@evanharrison4054 I’ll sell it to you
Funny how people were surprised at what Hitler ended up doing when given power, he stated exactly what he was going to do in Mein Kampf.
I read it many years ago when I was a teenager. I was not a great student nor a reader but even I knew it was not a well written book.
What really made him money was all party members were required to have a copy of the book and most purchased a copy for every member of their family.
Ah! The good old Minecraft.
I've tried to get through it so many times over my short 35 years. All I can think of is, "I've strung together more coherent sentences after a bottle of black rum while writing papers for university!"
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I love your videos as they directly correlate to GCSE lessons I have done and am about to do!Especially since I have finished The Cold War chapter, and am currently midway through Elizabethan England .Your videos never fail to disappoint and entertain!Great stuff!
Thanks, I'm glad they're helping 👍🏻
Mr. Hicks,
Greetings from Texas.
Thank you for making this video. I have several personal reasons to loath Hitler and the National Socialist Party. My Grandfathers fought in WW2. (One a FO @ Normandy, the other what we now call a 'Corpsman' on Okinawa. ) I was an USAF officer on 9/11 and put my life at risk to protect others from those who would kill them for a similarly twisted ideology.
I have always belived that, indeed, that is a dangerous book. That is why I studied it. And I would ask everyone to read it as well. Read it knowing what happened because of these ideas. Learn how people can be lured into following a madman bent on killing others for "racial purity" and similar evils. That way you are able to see similar trends in todays world, and point out where these evils can occur again. Finally, there is no better way to show the malice of groups than their own words. Anyone who can think critically will see the dangers they are.
More speech, not less. This is how you see the next problem coming...
Personally, the rationing of health care today worries me. The NHS in the UK. The "Complete Lives System" that has popped up here.
All are too close to the first section of your reading. When a bureaucrat gets to decide that you are too much of a burden on the state to live, it probably too late for your society.
I don't have answers, just observations leading to difficult questions. But I want to learn every bad idea out there so I can try to keep it from bearing its deadly fruit.
And because one of my sons would probably have been murdered under the T4 program.
Capitalism is a terminal illness. This world needs its excision
A public figure, forget her name, she was on that terrible show the view, just recently said publicly that the "burdens" in her family would not be burdens if there would have been abortions, hence why abortions are necessary. Nothing new under the sun. Good luck in Texas, I'm not feeling very happy to be in Vermont these days
Buying a house here was a huge mistake. Country roads take me home... Take good care.
The permanent disposition of character for any nation and it's people is how well or how poorly it takes care of the very least of its citizens... The old, the young and the disabled. To strive to eliminate burden is to work to eliminate what is humane in humanity.
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Well said
my Great Grandfather always said "the one who does not understand the Past dont deserve to Rule in the future" after telling me about mein Kampf and Hitler from his perspective during the war and his Childhood in it
This story was told to me by a German co-worker who came to the US after the war with her mother and American stepfather. In pre-war Germany the Nazi used to visit every town, city and village. They would knock on the door asking for 'donations'. On the sidewalk in front of the house were usually 3 or 4 SS members, police and party official. They had books in which they recorded the address and name of the occupants, and the amount given. They usually then tried to extract more with subtle hints of violence. Those houses which did not 'contribute' were visited at night with rocks through windows, and other acts of vandalism. The next day they would come back and ask again for a donation from the homeowner. The Nazi terrorized the entire German population.
Any evidence or stories about this?
The International Jew by Henry Ford is also a great read.
I had to read it in a course on WWIi 50 years ago. It scared the daylights out of me.
When you understand what is being talked about in the passages which you recited, you can appreciate how the atrocities committed in his name, came to fruition, those ideas were deeply ingrained in his psyche, honestly, I don't think you could even describe him as being a man of his time, he was, at best, insane, or more likely, he was, quite simply, evil.
That's for sure, as were his acolytes 👍🏻
One thing to keep in mind is that this way of thinking very much predates Hitler. The first important thinker who formulated the basic idea of eugenics as far as I can think of is nobe other than Plato himself. In his Republic the ideal society is maintained through a state sanctioned program of eugenics whereby only a certain group of desired individuals are permitted to reproduce. Also let us not forget that before the second world war, "social darwinism" was very commonplace among Western inteligencia.
I've heard that book mentioned so many times, but this is the first time I've heard a review. ;-)
I came across a set of photographs Hitler had taken during his rise to power. They are of him hamming it up, making dramatic poses like the film stars of the day. The photos were ordered destroyed, but obviously that didn't happen. Theatre and politics are a dangerous combination. I don't think the subconscious mind can truly differentiate between fiction and reality. It's why we treat Hollywood action stars as real heroes.
I think that is why "celebrities" think so highly of themselves. They begin to believe they are the heroes they pretend to be and so do the people. Celebrity worship is a bigger evil than I think people realize, hence the loss of ethics and integrity in my country. Everything is plastic and pretend.
@@crct2004 I'm not sure I'd put the blame for the lack of ethics on the US star system. It's bred in the bone, as it were, from slavery to Gordon Gekko. It's built on exploitation. Ethics still follow a perverted puritanism, or worse, evangelism, for which humanitarianism and education have been thoroughly vilified.
I understand a lowly government accountant discovered Hitler never paid income taxes on his wealth. The accountant reported this to his boss and was immediately told to keep quiet about it and destroy all documents pertaining to it or they would find themselves in a detention camp if they were lucky.
I have a version of Mein Kampf but it's all in German and the pages are pretty old, I do have a version in English but yeah the book is evil but it is important to our history, but only the first half of the book was written when he was imprisoned and the second half was when he was in power and he finished the second part of his book in a cabin in some super beautiful mountain town, you should do another part that talks about the 2nd part of mein Kampf cause the first part is mostly just about the disabled and 2nd park is where things get very dark, but amazing work keep it up loving the history
I had an opportunity to buy a very early edition of the book. The collector in me wanted to but the very idea of owning the book sickened me. I passed it up and never once did I regret doing it.
Greetings Kevin! Love the new film. As always love listening to your stories. After a long day from school, listening to you puts all my problems away. I feel like I'm sitting down with you and just talking. Regards.
Awesome! Thank you!
I tend to feel the same, it's like a nice friendly chat
Would be nice if you could also cover the story and the rise of Oswald Mosley! Not that many people are familiar with the failed Nazi movement on "the Isles" and would be so interesting to hear it from you :)
That's a great idea, I have a personal connection I could add too. Thanks. 👍🏻
Theres nothing better then waking up to a new "thehistorysquad" video
I've read this book a while ago. Ngl it's kind of hard to read because I feel sick of it lol. It's just as you've said, ramblings and rants. It's a good book that visualizes how much of a maniacal man Hitler was.
A mad man wouldn't be capable of doing what he did
@@RealAugustusAutumn Hitler is a madman on a level of his own
@@masshysteria9657 Why? Do you even know anything about him beyond what you've been told? Do you know anything about National Socialism and the reason why it came to be? It didn't spring out of a vacuum, and the Jews weren't blamed for no reason. They called Berlin "Babylon" for a reason...
@@RealAugustusAutumn what can you say about him?
@@masshysteria9657 That he was a man with a vision to solve both the problems of capitalism and communism. That he came back from a war so horrible it almost can't be put into words to find that the nation and people that he loved had been thrown under the yoke of liberal financial powers and communists, where drug use and prostitution was rampant, and so forth. He led the greatest economic recovery in history and eradicated those who destroyed his country.
I've often wondered what he was screaming about when I see excerpts from films of his fanatical speeches. I wish they were subtitled. The audience always seems captivated. I know some of the facts about how he came to power, but your videos always surprise me with lesser known info.
I certainly appreciate your video here, yet I can understand the point of view of the author. There is much I disagree on with him but he makes many valid points at the same time. He never lied about who was behind the issues of the world either.
Agreed
I first tried reading "Mein Kampf" when I was 16 years old.. I gave up after getting through about mebbe a quarter of the book (Ford Translation, often erroneously confused with Henry Ford, the motor car manufacturer).. I tried to read it again when I was 36.. again, I only got about a quarter of the way through the book.. I'm 50 now, so mebbe I'll try to read the book again, using high lighter pens. Oddly enough, there were seemingly "sane" parts of the book in that first quarter.
I’ve just stumbled on this Channel. This is the third video I’ve watched after the HV arrow extraction and what an archer carried by way of weapons. To be honest, I clicked on this with dread, that book is a thing of Evil and I was unsure of the tack you would take. I was pleasantly surprised. Three videos in and this Displaced Scotsman in Texas is now subscribed. Like the style of your delivery, looks like I’ve a few videos to catch up on. Cheers!
Aye! Thanks very much for subbing 😉
Well done Kevin
Hitler wrote most of Mein Kampf himself. We know this because we have the original copies and the drafts which are in his handwriting.
I truly enjoy your channel. Its so informative and straightforward. Thank you.
Having only recently discovered your channel I'm like a kid in candy store lol. On a more serious note, I thoroughly enjoyed this piece as its the history of our fathers and so far away as to be in pre history and fantasy. This segment you cover is in my opinion quite scary and has the makings of our present / recent political world upheaval. It's always to many people's astonishments, things seem to "suddenly" happen, yet it couldn't be further from the truth, it's been going on before our eyes we chose to ignore I guess. You make these Vid's short and sweet, but yet if one listens, one can learn from our past, perhaps even avoid the mistakes again. History is so important and fascinating, especially when someone such as you take the amount of effort to bring it to us. Thank you so much for sharing.
Wow, thanks for your comment there Chuck, you're right, you always hear it said we should learn from history but the politicians and leaders rarely do 👍🏻
Love all these videos you make such a relaxing way to spend my afternoons
Glad you like them!
It's a sickening read. Much like looking into the mind of a madman.
Very fascinating information sir! Your commentary is appreciated!
Fascinating yet terrifying video. Thank you as always Mr. Hicks!
Great film.
I totally agree it's a dangerous book but I believe it's important to not censor it. While I am yet to read it I think it would give a glimpse (perhaps more) into his mind.
I just signed up as a Knight patreon member. Glad it's here and I can support one of my kids and I favourite channels.
Hi Darrell, thanks for your comment and your support on Patreon, it's really appreciated. I'm glad you and your kid are enjoying the channel. 👍🏻
Eugenics
Love your channel! Subbed when the arrow extraction vid came out. You are doing great! Top tier work!
Thanks for the sub JohnRob! I appreciate it 👍🏻
Contrary to the imagination, when Hitler wasn’t in front of large crowds, he didn’t scream and gesticulate. He was actually quite soft spoken in normal, every day life, including while he was the Fuhrer. Of course, as he descended into drug addled madness during the mid and latter parts of the war, he did have frequent outbursts because as someone who has suffered my own spell with addiction, you get very bad mood swings and tend to go from calm to _snap!_
I once tried to read this book, less than half way through I got sickened and discarded it. It is, as you’ve said, rambling and illogical definitely not written by an educated or sane person. I was left with the thought; why am I reading this? Morbid curiosity? It’s even more astonishing how so many went by the book and it’s contents as if it were gospel
Sickened by what exactly?
@@leighjordine4031 basically the delusions that went unchecked and how so many just bought it. It paints a very grim picture of life
that book is Darwin's theory of natural selection and competition directly translated into politics
So is this how you demonize the theory of evolution?
One topic I would love to learn about is Hitler in WW1. Awesome video like always Kevin.
A book to read is 'Hitler's First War' my Mark Webber, it tells you all about it 👍🏻
@Thor: Some officers secretly called Hitler „the Austrian Gefreiter“ (lowest military rank). For he had no officers rank during WW1. He seemingly was not a great light nor an example of bravery (see his planned escape during the Kapp Putsch).
@Christian Bowyer Gefrieter is not the lowest rank, its equivalent to Lance Corporal. Hitler was awarded the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class for bravery. Two of Hitlers former superiors testified at Nuremberg that he refused to be considered for promotion
@@christianbowyer7812That's absolutely false. He had a reputation for bravery in particular during his service as a soldier, and kinda like the army's version of a teacher's pet he was always putting his hand up first to volunteer for any mission no matter how dangerous. The horrific outcome of his flawed way of thinking are evident to us all, there's no need to make up extra stuff that is entirely contrary to the truth
Very interesting topic, will watch this once I get home 👍
His writing about his biography and the history of the party is actually very interesting, however most of the book is literally insane ramblings.
"The book isn't that good..." - Kevin Hicks, TheHistorySquad
I want to see this review quote on the trade dress cover of the paperback release. 😄 🤣
The grammar is by purpose, appealing to simple minded people.
I actually own a copy and have attempted to read it on a few occasions. However (like you stated in this video), I constantly find it to be rambling and incredibly heavy going as a read
Where’d you get it?
@qythz4237 years ago now, but Amazon I think. Don't quote me 100% though. I still have it
On of my Grandfathers older brothers was medically murdered by the Nazis.
When he was a young lad he resued a girl that hat fallen into the Mill-weir from drowning, but almost lost his own life in the process.
After he was pulled out, he was brain-damaged, but otherwise healthy as a Horse and srong as an Ox.
In 1936 came the Government and took him away fom my Great Grandparents to be looked after.
6 month later they received a letter stating that he had died of Pneumonia - in August during Summer -
According to my Grandfather his brother Franz was NEVER sick.
They suspected, but proving it..... and the WHAT?
Personally I come to believe of what we're seeing all around us, that we're heading to a time even more EVIL and with nowhere to run to for safety.
Thanks for sharing your story 👍🏻
Well done making this film.
Nazism was based on selfishness and fear: a group of people not wanting to spend money caring for "others", but wanting to take it all. And also on fear: fear of being mistreated by "others", fear of them taking advantage of you. Those fears were real: there were people taking advantage of the Germans at that time. But it were not the jews. It were the Nazis themselves who lived like kings & gods off the hard work of others.
Today, there are also politicians everywhere who are firing those exact same sentiments. And for the same reason: to draw attention away from those who are really taking advantage of the voters, and to gain power.
It scares me how quickly people forget what is very recent history, and how politicians today still play on the people's fears, promising them the earth in order to gain power and wealth. All the while blaming this or that group of people for their woes.
National Socialism is based on love of one's people, you have no idea what it is
@@RealAugustusAutumn Any movement that fails to recognise the humanity of every single homo sapiens drawing breath on this planet, and the fundamental rights that go with that, needs to be destroyed, and its leaders jailed.
@@RealAugustusAutumn I have never seen love cause massacres. Hate and fear lead to massacres and other atrocities.
NS preached fear, and tried to create an US versus THEM mentality. They taught that "the world" was denying the German People their rightful place in history, and that this gave them the right to TAKE it. They taught the Germans to hate the Jews, making them afraid of what the Jews would to to them if given the chance. To call that "patriotism" (love of country) is a lie. Love never takes. Love always gives. Evil selfishness creates division, with people thinking they have the right to exclude people from the group of "patriots", even though they live in the same country.
We see this now with the Republicans in the USA, who dare to say they are the patriots even though the majority of the nation does not agree. They are so deluded they think they can declare some life-long, faithful Republicans "Rhino"'s, Republicans in Name Only. No-one has that right. Republicanism has never been defined by allegiance to a single man. If it now is, it no longer is Republicanism but pure fascism.
All forms of fascism are evil, and all are based in fear, hate and greed, though the greed is usually reserved for its leaders who invariably take advantage of the sheeple following them.
@@TheEvertw Do you have a single original thought?
I have to applaud your bravery at discussing this book.
It is such a dangerous subject.
OMG subjects and dangerous books . Shits like you that never left the house think books are dangerous ,wait till you get out of the house .
But an important one for sure. Thanks Kelly 👍🏻
Dangerous because people might like it?
@@RealAugustusAutumn No, dangerous because just discussing this topic can get you demonitised, demonized, and ostracised.
@@kellybreen5526 I wonder why that is. Could it be because the people he warned us about won? Why is it the only event in history you can't question? Doesn't that just mean he was right?
Just subscribed i love your teaching approach
Thanks and welcome 👍🏻
I think the most important thing with this book is context, I would be interested to read it out of curiosity, I have an interest in military history, and to have a more thorough understanding of the main antagonist could be insightful. Read as a sort of manifesto, it would surely be dangerous, but as a historic book, it has it's place I think. To ban it would in a way be whitewashing history. To be exposed to the horrors of the past allows people, I think who are of sound mind to develop a better future 🤔
Thank you for doing this video. I said the first time you mentioned the book in another video that it’s a book I’ve never read. I did have a look if I could find a copy but after a couple of searches I started to wonder where the royalties went. As a man who is disabled and more importantly having a disabled wife I’m now glad I didn’t read it.
I'm sure that even today there’s people who would see it as a guide of how society should work. When we were young we would have scoffed at some of the organisations and ideas that seem to succeed in the present day. It’s all very sad.
I don’t recommend reading it unless you have some academic reason, it’s heavy and clumsy; paragraphs are cobbled together awkwardly and the train of thought is random. Also you get the impression that the author is trying to cover up his lack of education by a pseudo-literary flourish which comes off very naive and vain
Good comment, thanks 👍🏻
Hey Mark, thanks for your comment. I'm not certain, but believe the Royalties may go to the Bavarian Government. I'm glad you haven't pursued it, as MSS Zeki commented below, it's not a good read 👍🏻
@@thehistorysquad Thanks Kevin.
@@MZeki-gw2xg Thanks, it was more from a curiosity as I read Engels and Marx in my late teens over 40 years ago. I found that very interesting at the time, though I’d read Animal Farm at school so I knew the ending.
I wanted to say first how much I enjoyed your video. This is one aspect of WWII I have always been curious about.
Second of all, in the interest of learning about WWII- causes and effects and etc.-- I was trying to buy a copy of Mein Kampf from Amazon. And the original book is currently banned from sale on Amazon. The available copies seem to be censored to protect the sensitive, or some such nonsense.
Third-- If Mein Kampf is still in print, who is getting the money for the sale?
My father the liberal loving man anyone would have the pleasure to meet read that book in his younger days, he told me it did make you think he was trying to make German better but then the book turns evil. It's the only book he has ever disposed off. I really don't think I want to read it now after hearing what you read.
All my life I have heard the phrase "It could never happen here". Don't kid yourself, the Germans were an educated people not so unlike any other population in western culture. The only real difference between today and that time period is our technology is much more advanced. Think what a maniac could do with our modern technology instantly and world wide. It can happen here, even now. I have never read that book nor will I. My Grandparents fought on both sides of that war and both sides instilled in me and all the kids in the family what a terrible waste it was.
That's for sure, thanks Paul 👍🏻
The same thing that happened in Weimar Germany leading up to WW2 is happening all across the West, especially Britain and America.
It is often forgotten how Popular Fascism was in Europe before the defeat of the Nazi's in Germany.
The British Union of Fascists were growing so rapidly Laws were enacted to ban Uniformed Political Groups in the 1930's.
It was the experience of watching how the ideas behind it developed given unrestricted Licence that changed Perceptions!
What I found interesting in veiw of Pre War interest in U.K. was the Infamous attempt to form a British 'Free Corps' along the lines of the other Foreign Units of the Waffen S.S.
I Would be fascinated to hear your views on these Foreign Units, Also the intrigue re Hess and His attempts to Negotiate on behalf of the Nazis early in the War with the British Establishment.
Yes, it's an interesting subject. When I was a police officer, there was a Tudor mansion on my ground that was none other than the home of Oswald Moseley and regularly we used to get modern day Nazis I suppose you'd call them, coming to have a look, and also visiting the grave of his first wife.
Another interesting video, keep up with the great content. However, was it not Rudolf Hess that actually wrote the book but it was off Hitler's words? I may be completely wrong, but I'm sure I remember hearing that somewhere.
I have read that too.
So many of his high ranks had children who were handicapped, and had kept them secrets
Since I have found a lot of the things I was brought up believing were not true I have done some deep dives and you can actually find a lot of info on the Internet saying he was a misunderstood good guy. Then I started reading the book and was instantly put off and realized the people saying that are indeed nuts. The book is as frightening as the elders of Zion book, both of which I couldn't get through. Give me Dostoevsky and the Bible any day.
Look at Klaus Schwab and his sequels of Adolfs Book.
Most people don't seem to take those seriously either.
Klaus shitab guy is a socialist like all his followers. You don't expect socialists to admit that they love being socialists.
Awesome video thank you for this
My pleasure!
Great informational video keep up the good work pal. Could you please list the author of the English version you purchased? Thanks
Sure, it was James Murphy
Wouldn’t call it dangerous at all. Everyone that is mentally capable of reading such should. It’s made a lot of bad eggs, however understanding such has made a lot more good eggs as a result. Shows people that have their own good morals what the wolves are capable of and how they think.
Shalom & good morning Kevin. Another absolute belter of a video, keep the amazing work up!
Good morning & cheers Harry 👍🏻
looks like we missed one
very interesting video , really fascinating.
i would really want to learn about this book where you purchase this copy?
You just need to search online, I think this copy came from Amazon years ago 👍🏻
Truly the vilest book to ever be written.
Hitler was an insane guy, but he had an ideology and was very eager to fulfill this ideology. Even if it is inhumane.
He dictated this book after a failed coup and this made him more upset and fired his hate against everything which did not fit his ideology of politics and Aryan lifestyle.
Thanks for the video. I am happy to see the progress of your RUclips channel. I subscribed when you was at 35000 subscribers now you doubled. Keep on.
Great, thanks mate 👍🏻
A quote from an article in Forbes (August 15, 2022): "Around the world, euthanasia, where doctors use lethal doses of drugs to end the lives of patients with terminal and chronic illnesses, is legal in Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand and Spain and certain parts of Australia.
Additionally, several U.S. states including California, Colorado and New Jersey permit a format in which a physician can prescribe barbiturates that are then self-administered by the patient.
Canada’s euthanasia laws came into force in 2016 and resulted in around 10,000 deaths last year." ='[.]'=
Yes, we witnessed a friend with terminal illness check out on his own terms.
@@thehistorysquad The problem comes when it *isn't* on the patient's own terms. There have been plenty of cases in which patients (including veterans) have been "encouraged" to seek euthanasia because the treatment for their condition was deemed too costly. We were warned about "death panels;" now committees are placing price tags on human life, balanced against the cost to the state. ='[.]'=
@@Raycheetah that is indeed the dark side of it.
I agree that it was a dangerous book, that should never have been written. I can't believe that some people still question the holocaust. It wasn't just the Jews that got caught up in it, as homosexuals, gypsy's, cripples and others were targets also. It was important to deal with Hitler first but I understood what the politician in the Philippines felt when he stated that " You help your cousins across the Atlantic, while your daughter here is being raped in the back room". Take care Kevin.
words are violence and books are dangerous ....lets burn them ...you and Hitler seem to think alike. What other marxist thoughts you have to share mr soycialist?
You can't believe it because you've only ever been told one thing without ever getting to hear the other side. Why is it the only historical event that is illegal to question?
I think your idea of him talking like it was one of his speeches doesn't make much sense. We have one recording of his speaking voice and it really illustrates how much of a show he put on when doing a speech. I think he would have sounded like he did when he spoke normally to people in his inner circle.
Greetings once again from nova Scotia, thank you once again for another very interesting film. I agree with you that, it is STILL a dangerous book, so much horror, and misery seemingly spawned from it, I think we are fortunate that Hitler was as not as educated as he thought he was, can you imagine, what could have been....Thank you once again, and as always best regards, Arthur
Thanks Arthur. What frightens me about this subject is the amount of educated men who actually doted on Hitler and carried out many of his ideas on a whim.
Yeah ...... That's Eugenics for you! (also practised in the USA)
A good question "Where did the money come from"? ..... Also "Where did it go"?
I guess that with the vagaries of WW2 we will never know!
Although I have not read the book (I think I already have the gyst of it's arguments) I do think it is a good thing that it is readily available. How else can the arguments involved be discussed and countered if (and I believe) they are wrong?
Kampf doesn't exactly mean struggle like all language it doesn't translate directly. It could as easily of been translated as my fight.
Where can i order this book?
Howdy yall , guten morgen!
In about 1987 I 'WON' a copy of this book in English and signed at the top of the title page by Hitler. I tried hard to read the thing, but very soon came to the conclusion that it had been written by some kind of Lunatic !!! Needless to say that I got shut of it, for about 350 pounds, which was a lot of money in Whitby in 1987 !!!
Haha, nice one 👍🏻
@@thehistorysquad Thanks, Strange to think that his book 'should' have Ended his political life, but it Did Not. Maybe Putin is scribbling away Right Now ???
Even to this day I hear comments from some so called politicians and media presenter’s sounding similar to one of life’s evil individuals but perhaps keeping it in circulation is a lesson to us all at least I hope😢
I did some further reading on this Hitler character and I found that he was into some pretty bad stuff. Before you buy this book I'd recommend doing your research!
Bit of a bad egg, that one.
Molly, if you buy the book, it’s not like he’s getting royalties, or the nazi party is.
Reading it, one gets a glimpse into the mind and ethos of the writer, like reading Marx, etc. Just because it’s in one’s library does not declare support for the ideas or the man.
Cheers!
The late author, Hans Helmut Kirst, whose experiences during the War made him become an anti-NAZI, wrote to the effect that while every German had a copy of Mein Kampf, it was a distinct pity that all too many of them never read any of the pages...
It is also a little known fact that the NAZIs got a large portion of the eugenicist ideas from the American and British eugenics movements...
Also, Hitler was known by the 1930s to have gotten to where he would throw a Teppischfresser - carpet eating or chewing - fit in front of his inner circle when they weren't sufficiently malleable to his ideas... he would literally be on his knees, chewing on the carpet on the floor of the meeting room.
This was reported in English by Shirer in his book, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich.
I can also recommend Joachim Fest's book "Hitler"....
Hi Kev, can’t say I ‘liked’ this video.
I wouldn’t recommend anymore on Hitler, it’s only giving the loons and bigots thinking they have a platform to comment. A lot of historians bypass this era as it still hurts close to home.
Fair comment Matt, although I think it's a story, a history, that needs to be told, but not Hollywood style. 👍🏻
Who backed Hitler ?
Where did the money come from ?
Love your channel
Thanks Scott. There were plenty of businessmen and millionaires, one of the richest being an American, I can't remember his name off the top of my head. 👍🏻
Nice work Kevin, should I buy a copy and try to read it……might get it as an ebook, basically as it’s cheaper (I’m from Yorkshire which says it all) how many pages is the original as I’ve seen differing lengths, 900+ or 1000+ thanks Kevin 🤘🏹
In all honesty, I wouldn't bother
@@thehistorysquad Fair enough 🤘🏹
i bought this book out of curiosity, the most boring, incoherent nonsense ever printed, 0/10
Word is the german soldiers used it primarily as toilet paper on the front lines
LOL, so I've heard too - 😉
What other books would you view as dangerous?
Anything that disagrees with him politically
Imagine this
Its not hitlers idea it comes from USA espcially influenced by madison grant
Wow man, that dood was a Demon
Such a hateful, hate filled book. Truly the ranting of a dangerous and cruel mind.