Anti-Communism in Nazi Germany
Anti-Communist propaganda poster
''Germany is today the next great war aim of Bolshevism. It requires all the force
of a young missionary idea to raise our people up again, to free them from the
snares of this international serpent, and to stop the inner contamination of our
blood.'' Hitler, Mein Kampf
Origins of Anti-Communism
Hitler hated communism because of its conflicting beliefs
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According to communism, there should be equality for all, with no superior race, class or nation.
This infuriated Hitler, who had strong beliefs in a Master Race, a powerful Germany, and was heavily funded by wealthy middle class businessmen.
In the Reichstag the communists were Hitler's biggest opposition, until the Reichstag fire in February 1933.
Appeal of Anti-Communism
Hitler convinced the population that the Jews and Communists were working together, and should be feared.
Propaganda portrayed communists as evil murderers, and baby killers.
Hitler gained much support from the middle and upper classes, as they were afraid of their wealth and property being confiscated by communsim
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According to communism, there should be equality for all, with no superior race, class or nation.
This infuriated Hitler, who had strong beliefs in a Master Race, a powerful Germany, and was heavily funded by wealthy middle class businessmen.
In the Reichstag the communists were Hitler's biggest opposition, until the Reichstag fire in February 1933.
Appeal of Anti-Communism
Hitler convinced the population that the Jews and Communists were working together, and should be feared.
Propaganda portrayed communists as evil murderers, and baby killers.
Hitler gained much support from the middle and upper classes, as they were afraid of their wealth and property being confiscated by communsim