Nonetheless, there are people in history that lead, have courage, and are tactical (like a great person is) who don’t necessarily fit into the ideal standard of greatness. Adolf Hitler is one such person. Hitler can be considered one of the greatest leaders in history. Hitler was a part of the German military but later became the perceptive leader of the National Socialist (Nazi) party in September of 1919. Hitler’s speeches attracted a variety of German citizens which widened his reach and impact in the German community. Hitler found an opportunity to take control of Germany when it was at its weakest during the German Depression. After gaining regiment, Hitler and the Nazi party pledged to discriminate against Jews and declared them as outsiders Hitler was determined to fulfill the pledge, and by the end of his reign in 1945, his movement was the cause of the deaths of 11 million people; 6 million of which were Jewish. Hitler was not a benevolent man, seeing that he killed more than he saved, but he is still considered great. The reason behind this statement is that Hitler was intelligent enough to regulate the right time to take advantage of Germany’s losses and weak points. Hitler was able to take charge of Germany and turn most Germans and other people in the world against Jews. Hitler was confident enough to take over and attack multiple countries surrounding Germany as well. He was able to convince his soldiers to commit genocide simply because Jews had different beliefs and physical features. It is agreed that Hitler did not have good intentions, but what he did do was impactful, making him notable and therefore, a “great” person.
History shows us that one does not always require good and pure intentions to be a great person. To be a great person, one has to be a smart leader and a determined, tactical, courageous, brave person who is ready to take