Was there a Hitler-esque figure before Hitler? In Hitler's rise to power, was he compared to some other formidable political figure as a warning? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

Was there a Hitler-esque figure before Hitler? In Hitler's rise to power, was he compared to some other formidable political figure as a warning?

by Lerzaberth

In light of all the comparisons being drawn between nazi Germany and the US, I'm wondering if something similar happened when Hitler was in power.

Elm11

Hi there.

While there's room for more discussion, this is a frequently recurring question. You may find this thread to be of interest.