The idea that Hitler was merely a puppet of his advisors is not supported by any serious historical study of the inner workings and individual personalities within the Third Reich. Hitler was absolutely dominant in his leadership of the Nazi Party and of Germany.
Mentally ill? Influenced by demonic forces? Naturally evil? Corrupted by power? Simply misguided? I don't know why he did what he did, but he was the one leading and everyone else was following him (eagerly or unwillingly).
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