Hitler's Oligarchs
Briefly

The article discusses the complex relationship between Alfred Hugenberg, a wealthy industrialist who aided Adolf Hitler's rise to power, and the misguided choices made by corporate leaders in pre-Nazi Germany. Initially, Hitler's party was viewed unfavorably by capitalists due to its anti-capitalist platform. However, Hugenberg's support signaled a shift that would lead to disastrous consequences for business leaders and the nation, as they became entangled with a regime that would ultimately betray and endanger them. The narrative emphasizes the need for caution in political alliances and the unpredictability of outcomes.
One night you will find yourself running through the ministry gardens in your underwear trying to escape arrest.
In the '20s and early '30s, the Hitler 'brand' was anathema to capitalists and corporate elites.
Read at The Atlantic
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