Was Hitler a true German socialist?No, although Hitler was the leader of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (popularly known as the Nazi Party), however, in this case, the word "socialism" can be misleading. Put on your gold-rimmed glasses and let's look down.
The name of the Nazi Party may contain "socialism," but their ideology and policies do not correspond to traditional socialism. In fact, Hitler and the Nazi regime were adamantly opposed to many of the core principles of socialism.
At its core, socialism advocates collective ownership of the means of production and the redistribution of wealth to ensure economic equality. In contrast, Hitler's ideology emphasized ultra-nationalism, racial purity, and authoritarianism. At the same time, the Nazi regime also promoted a hierarchical society, in which the superior race of Aryans was clearly distinguished from people of other races, resulting in a social structure of severe ** and discrimination.
Economically, Hitler pursued a policy known as "National Socialism" or "Nazism." This economic system was designed to consolidate power in the hands of the Nazi Party, not to empower workers or promote economic equality. Although some important elements of the German economy were nationalized under Hitler, this was still primarily to serve the interests of the regime rather than to establish a socialist economic model.
Hitler implemented various economic policies to stimulate the German economy and reduce unemployment, such as public works projects and rearmament programs. But these actions were not driven by socialist principles, but by a desire to strengthen morality and regain the territories lost after the First World War.
In addition, Hitler was in power and suppressed socialist and communist groups. The Nazis saw these groups as ideological rivals and enemies. Many socialists and communists were imprisoned or killed, and trade unions were replaced by Hitler-controlled labor organizations.
There used to be a "story" that Martin Bowman was visiting a group of Hitler Youth, and one of the young men asked him: What is National Socialism?Martin Baumann's answer was that "National Socialism is the will of the Führer." What does that mean, that is, it doesn't matter what form it takes, just do what Hitler said.
Hitler had bluntly stated that his "worldview", that is, his "worldview", was the same as Marxism, except that he valued the importance of race rather than class. Marxism sought to eliminate classes and elevate the status of workers, while Hitler's National Socialism sought to elevate the Aryan race. In Mein Kampf, Hitler elaborated on his economic ideals and vision of National Socialism, but in reality Nazi Germany was still predominantly capitalist.