It is argued by many historians that Albert Speer was one of the leading figures of Nazi Germany, impacting how Germany was recognized by foreign countries during the reign of Adolf Hitler. Speer was an apolitical architectural technocrat who was of significant importance during Nazi Germany. Speer was given the title of ‘the first architect of the Third Reich’, and was in charge of the design and structure of several propaganda based structures that contributed greatly to the rise of Adolf Hitler to power. Not only did Speer contribute to Nazi Germany from an architectural perspective, but he was also in charge of the armaments and munitions of Germany, and was made the Minister of Armaments and Munitions. Speer also contributed to the direction
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Once every year from 1933 to 1938, the Nazi party held the Nuremberg Rallies in the Zeppelintribune. The Nuremberg Rallies were large propaganda events designed by Speer and primarily focused on portraying Hitler as Germany’s saviour. Through this contribution by Speer, Hitler rapidly gained supporters as he arose the nationalistic nature of many Germans, in particular those who praised the militaristic values Germany once stood for (Encyclopedia Britannica. 2016. Nurnberg Rally | Nazi Party rallies. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.britannica.com/event/Nurnberg-Rally. [Accessed 28 June 2016]). Even after Hitler arose to power, the Nuremberg Rallies were conducted by Hitler to present speeches and implications to Germany. A renowned political accomplishment that was conducted through the Nuremberg Rallies were the introduction of the Nuremberg Laws, which shaped the future of Germany. The treatment of Jewish people throughout Germany from 1930 to 1945 had a major impact on the world. It is estimated that over 7 million Jews died, and ultimately this can be linked back to Speer. Although this was an indirect consequence of Speer’s contribution towards the fame and rise of Adolf Hitler, Speer still had a moderate influence towards the Holocaust. Speer is said to have a partial responsibility for the death of thousands of Jews as he turned to slave …show more content…
Speer was appointed the position of Minister of Armaments and Munition only 6 hours after the death of previous Minister, Fritz Todt. It is argued that Speer’s position as Minister of Armaments and Munition was the leading factor in the success of the German army in WWII, and that without Speer, Hitler would have lacked the power to stage his fight to the finish (A-Level History. 2016. Albert Speers Role as German Armaments Minister during the War. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.markedbyteachers.com/as-and-a-level/history/albert-speers-role-as-german-armaments-minister-during-the-war.html. [Accessed 28 June 2016]). During Speer’s first 6 months in his newly appointed role, from March to July 1942, statistics show that armaments production had increased by 55%, and by May 1932 it had increased a further 50%. This was one of Speer’s most notable contributions to the Third Reich as it advanced their military strength by a substantial amount. The production of planes increased from 9,500 in 1941 to 34,300 in 1944, and tank production increased from 2,900 tanks in 1941 to 17,300 in 1944. In the words of the historian Ian Kershaw, “Over the next two years, despite the intensified Allied bombing and the fortunes of war ebbing
Once every year from 1933 to 1938, the Nazi party held the Nuremberg Rallies in the Zeppelintribune. The Nuremberg Rallies were large propaganda events designed by Speer and primarily focused on portraying Hitler as Germany’s saviour. Through this contribution by Speer, Hitler rapidly gained supporters as he arose the nationalistic nature of many Germans, in particular those who praised the militaristic values Germany once stood for (Encyclopedia Britannica. 2016. Nurnberg Rally | Nazi Party rallies. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.britannica.com/event/Nurnberg-Rally. [Accessed 28 June 2016]). Even after Hitler arose to power, the Nuremberg Rallies were conducted by Hitler to present speeches and implications to Germany. A renowned political accomplishment that was conducted through the Nuremberg Rallies were the introduction of the Nuremberg Laws, which shaped the future of Germany. The treatment of Jewish people throughout Germany from 1930 to 1945 had a major impact on the world. It is estimated that over 7 million Jews died, and ultimately this can be linked back to Speer. Although this was an indirect consequence of Speer’s contribution towards the fame and rise of Adolf Hitler, Speer still had a moderate influence towards the Holocaust. Speer is said to have a partial responsibility for the death of thousands of Jews as he turned to slave …show more content…
Speer was appointed the position of Minister of Armaments and Munition only 6 hours after the death of previous Minister, Fritz Todt. It is argued that Speer’s position as Minister of Armaments and Munition was the leading factor in the success of the German army in WWII, and that without Speer, Hitler would have lacked the power to stage his fight to the finish (A-Level History. 2016. Albert Speers Role as German Armaments Minister during the War. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.markedbyteachers.com/as-and-a-level/history/albert-speers-role-as-german-armaments-minister-during-the-war.html. [Accessed 28 June 2016]). During Speer’s first 6 months in his newly appointed role, from March to July 1942, statistics show that armaments production had increased by 55%, and by May 1932 it had increased a further 50%. This was one of Speer’s most notable contributions to the Third Reich as it advanced their military strength by a substantial amount. The production of planes increased from 9,500 in 1941 to 34,300 in 1944, and tank production increased from 2,900 tanks in 1941 to 17,300 in 1944. In the words of the historian Ian Kershaw, “Over the next two years, despite the intensified Allied bombing and the fortunes of war ebbing