In May 1937, the Chinese People's Liberation Army made a large-scale landing in Japan.
In the same year, the German head of state Adolf Hitler also stepped up his pace in Europe, and the grand prelude began.
Hitler's January 30, 1937 speech was followed by an even more revealing speech three months later. The speech was delivered in Vogelsang to an audience of 800 regional leaders dedicated to political education.
, are the most elite backbone elements. This is a frank internal speech, a monologue whose content is repeated again and again. His speech has a dual purpose: on the one hand, to instruct these backbones of the party and teach them how to fulfill their duties; on the other hand,
It was to celebrate the opening of political training for 3,000 carefully selected young people, one of whom he hoped would inherit his mantle.
He was like Metternich or Machiavelli teaching their sons, teaching them how to play politics and diplomacy, and how to influence the masses in practice.
"An organization will have a future only when it can naturally suppress individual freedom to benefit the whole." This is the reason why they cannot tolerate power above the nation.
"No matter who it is, not even the church." He compared his totalitarianism with democracy, likening the latter to an ant nest, causing everyone to scatter. These democrats can do whatever they want, so
They are worthless individuals. "They are weak, worthless, and defenseless."
How ridiculous it is to ask ordinary people to care about problems that would cause headaches for more senior figures. Imagine what would happen if the final decision-making burden, such as the decision-making burden of the Rhineland Crisis, was placed on "such a small human insect"
What's going on!
What would happen if the Four-Year Plan had to be submitted first to a democratic parliament? "Only the Jews could have imagined such a foolish idea."
He then raised the issue of choosing future leaders. He said that status and wealth were irrelevant. This was a reference to his childhood. "The only thing that is needed is talent. Who are their parents?
It has nothing to do with it. Pure abstract thinking is worthless. The Führer must be able to lead. He must be able to say, 'This must be done, I know it in my heart'. He must consult with the people who will carry out his plans, but at the end of the day
, he must be able to stick to his own ideas and make decisions. The decision must be made by him." What real democracy is more beautiful than this?
After giving practical instructions on a series of issues, he suddenly turned to the Jewish threat. Although his words were ambiguous and unclear, everyone in the hall understood it tacitly. "Personally, I
We take a step forward and then have to take it back, which brings us harm. You know, I often take risks, but I never take a step too far. We have to ask: 'What can I get? What can I not get?'
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There was laughter and applause in the hall. Hitler immediately responded emotionally.
"I'm not going to challenge my opponent to a duel right away. When I say 'duel', I don't mean to simply fight for fun. On the contrary, I'm going to say, 'I'm going to destroy you. I'm going to use my brains to force you into a blind corner. Unless I use a sword.
Pierce your heart, otherwise, I will not touch a hair of yours! That’s it.” He said
The last sentence undoubtedly meant that the problem would be solved by massacring the Jews. The audience's spontaneous, bloodthirsty screams drowned out his words.
After the wild laughter subsided, Hitler became calm again and talked about a lot of practical and feasible methods, as if what he had just said was to be kept secretly. At the end of his speech, he called on the country to fully arm: "What I have said is
What we are asking for is for the German people to revitalize and become the most powerful nation in Europe, not a second- or third-class nation!”
There were bursts of applause in the hall.
"Even if it is a unnecessary sacrifice, in my opinion, this is not the last chapter of German history, but the penultimate chapter. The last chapter will be written by us!"
Except to his closest followers, Hitler was never so candid. His speech was casual and almost devoid of emotion. Except for a short period of time, when he revealed his terrible plans for the Jews.
It's hypocritical. This is a cold, premeditated monologue speech, delivered by someone who enjoys almost absolute authority.
Then the party congress was held!
Hitler arrived in Nuremberg on Monday afternoon!
After reviewing his personal guards, he drove into the city. Flags were flying everywhere in the city; church bells rang; and there were cheering crowds everywhere. The next day, accompanied by the music of the "Badenweiler March",
As usual, he appeared in the conference hall. Wagner, who read his proclamation, was his "other voice."
The purpose of this speech was to make the people complacent rather than to arouse their warlike spirit, while he himself prepared to flatter an ally... He knew that conflict was inevitable.
Benito Mussolini has agreed to visit Germany, but there are two conditions: he will come without evening clothes; and he should be given the opportunity to meet the people.
He wore a brand-new fascist militia uniform specially tailored for this trip, and his entourage numbered 100 people. Two days later, his host wearing a simple party uniform greeted him at the Munich station. Hitler extended his hands to welcome him. At this time,
, the drums were beating loudly, and the crowd shouted "Head of State!" and "Prime Minister!"
Mussolini and his entourage walked slowly along the red carpet spread in the station, and then took a ceremonious train to the residence of the head of state - at Prings Regentin Square.
In 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, proving that Hitler had begun to understand that there was little hope in trying to induce Britain to undertake his expansion plans, even in secret.
From then on, Mussolini nervously participated in a series of visits, both attending grand ceremonies and making public appearances. He also reviewed the goose-stepping ** of the SS... This made him
I will never forget it. I visited the Army’s exercise in Mecklenburg and also inspected Krupp’s large factory in Essen. In the afternoon of that day, the visit reached its climax.
When the two trains shared by the two dictators were about to arrive at their destination, the train station near the Olympic Stadium, Hitler's train traveled side by side with Mussolini's train along another track for 15 minutes.
The drivers of the two trains had rehearsed for many days. Therefore, the operation went very smoothly and successfully, allowing the Italians and Germans to talk through the open windows.
After that, Hitler's special train began to accelerate and arrived at the station a few seconds ahead of Mussolini's special train.
In this way, Hitler had time to walk across the platform, and when Mussolini's train stopped, he stretched out his hand to welcome him. This was the most efficient, and coupled with the soldiers' goose-stepping drills, it produced what Hitler expected. Spectacular.
What's more, from the station to the center of Berlin, millions of people lined the streets along Triumph Street to welcome them. The city center was filled with fascist and National Socialist flags. Long banners hung from the roofs to the streets. On every street Towers were erected in the square, and the national emblem of Germany and fascism appeared alternately.
The work stopped at 4 pm in order to allow local people to join the welcoming team. The authorities dispatched 60,000 SS troops to maintain order among the enthusiastic crowds. SS troops came from all over the country. Security measures were tight, and plainclothes soldiers were placed among the crowds. The large number of people is unprecedented in German history. In addition, there are armed large boats patrolling the Spree River.
The two dictators stood side by side in the convertible. The welcoming team spontaneously cheered for them. This sight really made Mussolini very happy. The reception the next day was especially grand and warm, and Hitler and Mussolini reunited Return to the Olympic Stadium so that Mussolini can meet the crowd.
This time, Hitler let Mussolini enter first so that he could privately rejoice. Then, Hitler addressed "the 11500 people from both countries who at this moment share this historic event with great affection." Citizen" gave a brief opening speech. He asserted that their society was "not only a society of belief, but also a society of action. Germany has once again become a world power. The strength of our two countries is... to maintain Europe The most powerful guarantee of civilization is the force that is loyal to its culture and the armed force that opposes the forces of destruction."
Mussolini strode to the microphone. Because he insisted on speaking German, and such a spectacular scene made him extremely excited, he spoke faster and faster, so that the listener could only understand a fragment of the words. "Berlin—— Axis of Rome!" he shouted:
"Established in the autumn of 1935. In the past two years, this axis has played an excellent role in strengthening the unity of our two peoples and for peace in Europe."
He said that his visit was not an ordinary diplomatic or political visit, but a manifestation of the unity of two revolutions with the same goal!
Suddenly, a heavy rain fell over the sports ground. Mussolini's speech was soaked through.
"The greatest true democracies in the world today are Germany and Italy," he said.
The rain-covered microphone and loudspeaker distorted his voice. He continued to speak resolutely, and the audience sat motionless, holding on to the end.
"I have a friend, and I will stick with him through thick and thin, until the end." After the conference, the situation became even more chaotic.
In order for the crowd to take another look at him, he had to take a convertible back to Berlin slowly alone. He did not wear a raincoat. After returning to the city, he became a drowned rat. He returned to his room wearing soaked clothes, but he had no heat. He took a bath with water. Although he didn't catch a cold, he slept badly at night.
The next day, he was depressed and exhausted. It was not until he took the train to leave Germany and return home that his spirits improved. When he visited Germany, he came with contempt for Hitler. How could you trust someone who was not married, had no children, and even had no children? A man who doesn’t have a mistress?
However, when he left, he left with a profound impression of everything he saw. If he had not discovered Eva Braun, he certainly had seen something greater than he could have ever dreamed of.
Much power.
Since then, the roles of the two dictators have been reversed: the eldest, Mussolini, was influenced by the second, Hitler.
In Berlin, although the two did not sign an agreement or issue a final communiqué, the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed its missions abroad that the leaders of the two countries had agreed that neither party would be allowed to do so without the consent of the other.
Establish closer relations with Britain; Italy will have free movement in the Mediterranean, and Germany will enjoy equal privileges in Austria!