Ottoman Crush. Hitler's Admiration of Ataturk of Turkey

Uncovering the surprising link between Adolf Hitler and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. Hitler admired Atatürk's radical nation-building efforts, secularism, and authoritarian rule, and saw him as a role model and inspiration. From Atatürk's defiance of Western powers to his rejection of the church, Hitler was impressed by his leadership and tactics. In this video, we'll explore the ways in which Atatürk's influence shaped Nazi ideology and strategy, and what this reveals about the complex and often misunderstood relationship between Hitler and the Ottoman Empire.