What was Eva Braun's stance on Hitler/Nazi Germany's ideals? Was she just as guilty as the rest of them, or actually a hopeless girl stuck along for the ride?

by Smalz22

Inspired by an /r/HistoryPorn picture of Eva Braun, the woman behind the man is often mentioned, but rarely is it ever said what her stance or role in the Nazi regime.

So, was Eva Braun just as guilty as Hitler? Or was she just perhaps a woman trapped with a dictator with no where to go?

estherke

Guilty? Eva Braun held no position within the Nazi state apparatus or hierarchy, she gave no orders, she made no decisions except what nail polish to wear. On the other hand she wasn't exactly trapped either. She was there voluntarily and believed in the ideals of National Socialism and she admired Hitler tremendously. But she had no influence on his politics, if that's what you are thinking. Women in general were not regarded as competent in such matters by the nazis and Hitler didn't confer with her on any issue of importance. She was just there to be pretty and entertaining.