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Subject: How long could Hitler's Germany have lasted..

Had there not been a war?

Let's say with the pressure of the allies over further expansion and the denial of the Soviet Pact over the split of Poland, Hitler stopped his ambitions of expanding Germany. It still has Austria, Saarland, Sudetenland and the Rhineland under it's rule. So with the war not occuring, how long would Germany last?

Many criticize Hitler's rule claiming he only brought the nation out of it's depression due to the massive buildup of it's military, but with no war to fight, the economy would collapse. So, how long would the nation last. It seemed to do fine between 1933-39, and Hitler was even named TIMES "Person of the year".

With the war not occurring in 1939, there's no telling it would occur in the near future if the economy does fall to collapse, and it would even give Germany more time to work on it's "wonder weapons" such as the V-2 Rocket, Me 262 fighter jet, Sturmgewehr 44 Assault Rifle, and their supertanks. Possibly even the nuclear bomb.

How long would Hitler's Germany last?

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Probably would have last quite awhile despite its poor economy, just think of it as the German version of the Great Depression.

It would have last long enough to become a super power that rivals America.

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Germans are hard working efficient people.

Hitler was a psycopathic Austrian who convinced the majority of Germans that Jews were to blame for everything, at a time when the economy was in ruins.

The only thing the -blam!-s accomplished is staining the image of all germans, and ruining Germany's chance at becoming a superpower.

  • 12.24.2012 12:50 AM PDT


Posted by: HyperWiz
Probably would have last quite awhile despite its poor economy, just think of it as the German version of the Great Depression.

It would have last long enough to become a super power that rivals America.
They got over that. During the depression, about a quarter of the population in the US was unemployed. In Germany? About half. If you thought the inflation in the US was bad, Germany went through the worst hyperinflation the world has ever known. Many burned their money and just traded valuables for other things. They even used ciggarettes since they had more value than millions of marks.

Hitler turned the worst economy ever, to one of the top superpowers. Although I see what you are trying to get at. I feel Hitler will continue to attempt to solve the problem by continuing to build up his forces.

He passed laws that encouraged marriage, and for the families to have multiple children. They were already getting indoctrinated into the Hitler youth program, so his people were basically being trained from the start! After the wife had 3-4 children, he wanted the husband to go out and mate with another female for more children under the Reich.

Hitler's Germany isn't anything we have today.

  • 12.24.2012 12:52 AM PDT

There are books about those what ifs... I actually think I have a novel that was about what would happen if the Germans won.

  • 12.24.2012 12:53 AM PDT

There would have been a third power during the Cold War, that's for sure.

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They probably would've lasted longer that the Soviet Union, to this day perhaps.

Just some of Hitler's extremely idiotic decisions, sadly led to Na­zi Germany's downfall.

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Why do some of you worship Hitler so much?

This is the question that makes me scratch my head. So many of you seem to,think he's some hero that would have taken over the world had we not ganged up on him. I wonder how many skinheads post here.

To answer your question, not long. He pulled Germany out of depression by arming for war. By 38 the whole economy was on war footing. Had he not started fighting, the next collapse would have been worse than the first.

The only way his government could have survived was through conquest.

[Edited on 12.24.2012 1:06 AM PST]

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Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie
Why do some of you worship Hitler so much?

This is the question that makes me scratch my head. So many of you seem to,think he's some hero that would have taken over the world had we not ganged up on him. I wonder how many skinheads post here.
Oh, right, because liking Na­zi Germany and respecting Hitler makes you a skinhead...

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Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie
Why do some of you worship Hitler so much?

This is the question that makes me scratch my head. So many of you seem to,think he's some hero that would have taken over the world had we not ganged up on him. I wonder how many skinheads post here.
Oh, right, because liking Na­zi Germany and respecting Hitler makes you a skinhead...
pretty much...

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Posted by: OdorousLicense3

Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie
Why do some of you worship Hitler so much?

This is the question that makes me scratch my head. So many of you seem to,think he's some hero that would have taken over the world had we not ganged up on him. I wonder how many skinheads post here.
Oh, right, because liking Na­zi Germany and respecting Hitler makes you a skinhead...
pretty much...
lolnope

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Posted by: OdorousLicense3

Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie
Why do some of you worship Hitler so much?

This is the question that makes me scratch my head. So many of you seem to,think he's some hero that would have taken over the world had we not ganged up on him. I wonder how many skinheads post here.
Oh, right, because liking Na­zi Germany and respecting Hitler makes you a skinhead...
pretty much...


* facepalm* Remember that Citizen thread Charlie?

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Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie
Why do some of you worship Hitler so much?

Because they're racist and ignorant thinking the Germans were prospering under Hitler.

He ruined Germany. No "ifs" no "buts".

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Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie
Why do some of you worship Hitler so much?

This is the question that makes me scratch my head. So many of you seem to,think he's some hero that would have taken over the world had we not ganged up on him. I wonder how many skinheads post here.

To answer your use toon, not long. He pulled Germany out of depression by arming for war. By 38 the whole economy was on war footing. Had he not started fighting, the next collapse would have been worse than the first.

Because while they disagree strongly with his actions, they give him some credit to getting where he did.

I know you're sensitive to this stuff, Charlie.

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Posted by: OdorousLicense3

Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie
Why do some of you worship Hitler so much?

This is the question that makes me scratch my head. So many of you seem to,think he's some hero that would have taken over the world had we not ganged up on him. I wonder how many skinheads post here.
Oh, right, because liking Na­zi Germany and respecting Hitler makes you a skinhead...

How can you like a group of people that failed so miserably?

  • 12.24.2012 1:05 AM PDT

What a waste....

I imagine decently long before Hitler succumbed to his mental instability. If he died or was otherwise removed from office then it could go one of two ways:

a)total collapse

b)staying on the rise

Either one depends what kind of leader or government would supersede Hitler.

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Posted by: OdorousLicense3

Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie
Why do some of you worship Hitler so much?

This is the question that makes me scratch my head. So many of you seem to,think he's some hero that would have taken over the world had we not ganged up on him. I wonder how many skinheads post here.
Oh, right, because liking Na­zi Germany and respecting Hitler makes you a skinhead...

How can you like a group of people that failed so miserably?


...and their leader died like a -blam!-! *crowd cheers*

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Actually, the STG-44 was used in combat by German forces later on the war, it would have given them advantage over the others if it came earlier, but it came too late.
And the Wonderweapons could have changed the War, and changed Germany's stance over to a super-power.

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Posted by: OdorousLicense3

Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie
Why do some of you worship Hitler so much?

This is the question that makes me scratch my head. So many of you seem to,think he's some hero that would have taken over the world had we not ganged up on him. I wonder how many skinheads post here.
Oh, right, because liking Na­zi Germany and respecting Hitler makes you a skinhead...

How can you like a group of people that failed so miserably?
/ignorance

Actually, Sunny explained it perfectly.

[Edited on 12.24.2012 1:08 AM PST]

  • 12.24.2012 1:08 AM PDT

With no war, Hitler's Germany could've easily lasted til the late 1960's to early 1970's with his death.

I'm not sure how long the N@zi Party would've stayed in power with their radical views. The majority of the world would frown on their antisemitism view, but no one outside of Germany would really have the power to stop the Germans by force once they figured out the atomic bomb.

[Edited on 12.24.2012 1:12 AM PST]

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Posted by: unitedstorm
With no war, Hitler's Germany could've easily lasted til the late 1960's to early 1970's with his death.

I'm not sure how long the N@zi Party would've stayed in power with their radical views. The majority of the world would frown on their antisemitism view, but no one outside of Germany would really have the power to stop the Germans by force once they figured out the atomic bomb.
By that logic... America should not be in any wars due to their immense intimidation factor right now.

  • 12.24.2012 1:20 AM PDT


Posted by: CrazzySnipe55

By that logic... America should not be in any wars due to their immense intimidation factor right now.


You're right we shouldn't be, but the difference between America and N@zi Germany is that Hitler wouldn't hesitate to use nuclear weapons on his enemies, even if it meant mutual destruction. I believe this based on what I have heard about Hitler's mental illness and drug use.

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It was never going to last for long, Hitler was obviously mentally ill. Only a matter of time before he made a mistake.

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Posted by: MyNameIsCharlie
Why do some of you worship Hitler so much?

This is the question that makes me scratch my head. So many of you seem to,think he's some hero that would have taken over the world had we not ganged up on him. I wonder how many skinheads post here.
Also, this x1000. You people have real issues if you see Hitler as a great leader.

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Posted by: Scoopicus
There would have been a third power during the Cold War, that's for sure.

I'm pretty sure that there wouldn't have been the Cold War if WW2 didn't happen.

  • 12.24.2012 3:13 AM PDT

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