I have heard that Hitler's generals/advisers were more intelligent than him, and that he may have actually hindered the Nazi's efforts. Is there any truth to that?
Hitler's generals were career soldiers. Hitler's military experience had been as an enlisted man/NCO during the first world war. They had more military experience, especially with regards to tactics, strategy, etc. He would micromanage sometimes, particularly in the invasion of Russia, and that did hinder the Army