Hitler s leadership style 1) To begin with, the Nazi poster of 1932, we see that Hitler is portrayed as a firm leader,

his expression tells us that he is well aware of what he is doing. The words Ein Volk, ein Reich, ein Fhrer , suggests a unity between Germany the people of Germany as a nation, and Germany to prevail as a great power. The Nazi poster of 1934 tells us that through Hitler, the people of Germany will be cared for and protected if they show loyalty , honour , order towards Hitler. It is clear, through the impression of this carton, that Hitler can be relied upon, to stand as a figure of guidance. His upright position further suggests, like in source two, that he cannot be shaken. 2) The source The leadership style of Adolf Hitler is clear to show weaknesses within both Hitler s rule, as well as personal life style. To begin with, the extract attacks Hitler s life style by claimng that Hitler gave little time to his political duties as he spent more time in southern Germany , in spite of the fact that the German government was in the north of Germany, Berlin. The source furthermore states, regarding his life style, that he spent his time, in addition to absence from government, napping , suggesting a laziness about him as a person. It also states that Hitler is an insomniac, suggesting further weaknesses within Hitler, as does the description of his unhealthy life style i.e. Little exercise . In terms of Hitler#s rule, it is claimed that he did not live up to the role in which propaganda portrayed him. He disliked bureaucratic prcedures, paperwork and meetings, employing that Hitler was disorganised, and as suggested previous lazy simply not fit for Germany s beloved Fhrer . He even signed important policy documents without giving them a second glance. In-fact on the most part, Hitler wasn t even the one making the decisions . 3) In spite of this, Hitler s eccentric lifestyle, he proved to be a good leader. He certainly wasn t the weakest link in the Nazi political system, evidence coming from Hitler s unique ability to divide and rule#, by playing off one group against another. Hitler showed initiative in areas of foreign policy and military preparations, which is precisely why Hitler was deemed such a successful dictator, leader.