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Why do Germans raise their hands when meeting Adolf Hitler

Why do Germans raise their hands when meeting Adolf Hitler

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2025-10-29 23:23:20 4d ago
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Why did Germans raise their hands to Hitler? The "Heil Hitler" salute, a gesture of loyalty, swept 1930s Germany. But where did it come from, and what did it mean if you refused? Inspired by the Roman salute, the Nazis transformed it into a mandatory display. Those who didn't comply faced dire consequences. What would you have done?