As the officer before the World War was naturally a monarchist...so it is naturally understandable today...to be a National Socialist...The Wehrmacht has become the tool of the National Socialist will for development.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Canaris compares monarchism before WWI to Nazism today, claiming the army serves the state.
- In plain terms
- He links old loyalty habits to supporting Nazis now.
- What can you take from it?
- Loyalty habits shift with the times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why follow orders?
- How does regime change affect loyalty?
Another view
The comparison may be forced.
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