Napoleon And Hitler Comparison

There were differences between Hitler and Napoleon, however I believe there are more similarities. Hitler and Napoleon were immigrants in the country which they dictated, both conquered a majority of Europe, and they both had radical views about fighting, and both were very quick in their fighting. However, I think the most significant similarity between Hitler and Napoleon is how they were accepted as Dictators in a previously democratic society, and what they did for the countries. Hitler and Napoleon were accepted as dictators because both countries were at a weaker point in their history and in need of power. Germany and France both preferred being a dominant world power as apposed to the current situation they were in before Hitler and

Napoleon was born August 15, 1769 in Corsica, an island in the Mediterranean. Although Corsica is in France it is not main land France, therefor it is referred to as foreign to the mainland of France. Hitler on the other hand was born April 20, 1889 in Austria which bordered Germany but wasn't part of Germany. Hitler then moved to Germany in 1913 and was highly decorated for his service in the German Army in World War 1. Napoleon was also a soldier, participating in the French Revolution he was a soldier in the French Army. Due to wars in the countries which they would eventually dictate, being soldiers in these wars gave both men credibility to be considered natives in the eyes of the citizens. Both Napoleon and Hitler ended unemployment in their countries with nationwide projects, giving them a great view in the eyes of citizens. When they eliminated economic disaster in their countries and causing a feeling of Patriotism in their countries. All of these points lead to the fact that the rulers were immigrants a forgotten fact, both men had made a name for themselves and gained respect along the

Both rulers had units who were entirely made up of youth. In Hitlers case this was the Hitler youth and in Napoleons case it was a unit called the Marie Louise's. However, what stood out the most in their fighting was the quickness which both achieved victory on the battlefield. While Hitler was in control he attacked Poland to control it and conquered all of Poland in merely 24 days. Napoleon on the other hand had conquered most of Austria and all of Sardinia in an amazing 9 days. After these victories both men went on to have even larger victories at an even faster pace. Hitler conquered the Netherlands, Holland, Belgium and France in just 25 days. While Napoleon conquered even more of Austria and all of Italy in less than one year. Although this may not seem like a fast victory, Napoleon only had about 30, 000 soldiers at his command to start his conquest against about over 100, 000 soldiers. Both Napoleon and Hitler took what they desired from the countries which they conquered. They both captured soldiers of opposing sides and a large amount of supplies and weapons. Their enemies often described both rulers tactics as “lightening wars”. Enemies which faced these two dictators were always in danger and most of their enemies would fall to their