Hitler
Definition
Adolf Hitler was a German political leader who founded the Nazi Party and led Germany as Chancellor from 1933 until 1945, becoming dictator in 1934. His regime was characterized by the implementation of fascist policies, which resulted in World War II and the Holocaust.
Analogy
Imagine a chessboard where one player decides to not only change the rules but also forcibly remove pieces from the board based on their own criteria, aiming for total control over the game. This is akin to how Hitler manipulated political systems and targeted groups within society to establish and maintain his totalitarian regime.
Related terms
Fascism: A far-right form of government characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, as well as strong regimentation of society and the economy.
Totalitarianism: A system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.
The Holocaust: The genocide of approximately six million European Jews during World War II, as part of a program of deliberate extermination planned and executed by the Nazi regime under Hitler's rule
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