The German people came to support Hitler the same way 74 million Americans still support Trump even after he attempted to overturn American democracy. Perhaps this is because most people livie in a very local world of family and friends and thus lack a broad historical perspective of life, making them sitting ducks for a charismatic demagog.

James M. Ridgway, Jr.
James M. Ridgway, Jr.

Written by James M. Ridgway, Jr.

Jim Ridgway, Jr. military writer — author of the American Civil War classic, “Apprentice Killers: The War of Lincoln and Davis.” Christmas gift, yes!

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