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“Hitler had a great gift for adjusting - consciously or intuitively - to his surroundings. ... With enormous histrionic intuition he could shape his behavior to changing situations.”

Quote by Albert Speer

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Albert Speer was a German architect and a significant figure in Nazi Germany. He held various positions under Hitler, including Minister of Armaments and War Production. Known for his contributions to Nazi Germany's architecture and urban planning, Speer also faced controversy for his involvement in war crimes. more

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