Both Stargardt and Kershaw discuss Hitler’s leadership style. Each specifically discusses Hitler\u2019s leadership as it relates to the extermination of the Jewish population in Germany, or the Final Solution. Kershaw discusses Hitler\u2019s leadership style as a bottom-up approach. Stargardt similarly argues that Hitler relied on local leaders to implement his policies.<\/p>\n
It is commonly known that Hitler had his inner-circle of advisors whom he relied on for advice and implementation. However, both articles brought up the racial issue that was central to Hitler\u2019s regime. To orchestrate something as large as the Holocaust, mass organization was necessary.<\/p>\n
Stargardt has a section of his article titled \u201cThe Racial Paradigm\u201d in which he addressed the complexity of race during the Holocaust. He argued that although political decisions were made within the inner-circle, the majority of participation came from middle class lobbyists. Stargardt\u2019s claim is logical, as mass participation had to occur in order for society\u2019s perception to change.<\/p>\n
This brings up the subject of societal consciousness. Although there was mass participation, was society aware of the bottom-up format of government, or were they still under the impression that this was solely Hitler\u2019s doing?<\/p>\n
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Both Stargardt and Kershaw discuss Hitler’s leadership style. Each specifically discusses Hitler\u2019s leadership as it relates to the extermination of the Jewish population in Germany, or the Final Solution. Kershaw discusses Hitler\u2019s leadership style as a bottom-up approach. Stargardt similarly … Continue reading