In this final address, Hitler attempts to rally his people and justify the war effort, while also acknowledging the inevitability of defeat. He emphasizes the importance of loyalty and sacrifice, and urges Germans to stand firm against the enemy. The speech is characterized by its emotional appeal and Hitler's characteristic bombast, but it also reveals a sense of desperation and resignation.
By Adolf Hitler · First published 1945 · Genre: Political Speech, Historical Document, Propaganda · 2 chapters