ABSTRACT
Anti-Semitism was an integral part of Adolf Hitler’s political philosophy, which permeated everything associated with Nazism. Given the centrality of Adolf Hitler to Nazism in Germany, it is reasonable to examine the origins of Hitler’s deep hatred of the Jews. A look back into Adolf Hitler’s family tree shows a complex family lineage that was a growing embarrassment to Hitler, particularly in the immediate years before he became German chancellor. Adolf Hitler was one of the soldiers chosen both to spy on their comrades and to teach the courses that blended “anti-Bolshevism” with German nationalism. The army recognized his skills and made him one of twenty-six instructors who would lecture units on nationalism and anti-Bolshevism. Anti-Semitism was one of the central topics of Hitler’s army lectures. In fact, his attacks on Jews were so virulent that one of his commanders asked him to tone down his comments because he was afraid they might trigger actions against Jews.
