Albert Speer, the architect close to Hitler who apologized

November 11, 2019 at 13:26 hrs.


Albert Speer, the architect close to Hitler who apologized


El Nazism It is one of the darkest passages of humanity, so those involved are generally condemned by a majority. 

The architect Albert Speer (1905-1981) He was one of those characters that caused controversy, for being one of the closest to Hitler

But also of the few officers who declared repentance.

Many consider it a desperate act to save themselves from death, others think their words were honest.

We will never know, maybe only after knowing a little more about its history can we make a judgment. 

In 1930 he attended a meeting of the German National Socialist Workers Party, there he met Hitler and was impressed.

The man's personality seemed overwhelming, just like Joseph Goebbels and his convincing speeches.

How to Live Aligned with architect He decided to establish his office in Mannheim at 1931 and in that same year he joined the Nazi Party.

So from that moment, the relationship between both characters was increasingly close.

From Hitler to forgiveness

 

Hitler commissioned the design and construction of the Reich Chancellery and the Zeppelin Field of Nuremberg, headquarters of the congresses of the party.

The latter, one of the most important and appreciated works by Speer, with capacity for 340 thousand people and surrounded by 130 reflectors.

He also wanted a restructuring of Berlin with giant buildings, wide avenues and a new transport system, he trusted his collaborator.

Experts point out that the architect's technique and works were not remarkable, but they did satisfy their boss in the sense of being great and imposing.

Although they were also characterized as fortified and classic buildings.

Hitler appointed him minister of armaments and war, which gave him extraordinary powers. He spent around 14 years in this movement.

At the end of the war, he was sentenced in 1946, to 20 years in jail for war crimes and against humanity.

He accepted the use of forced labor and apologized for the crimes committed during the Nazi regime.

He served his sentence and being free he wrote the autobiographical books: Memories: Hitler and the Third Reich seen from within y Spandau's Diary.

The September 1 of 1981 died.

 

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