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Michele · 12-15-2014, 10:22 AM

Goering by 1936 also was a minister of the German state (yes, Luftwaffe chief and Luftfahrtministerium head), minister president of Prussia (which was by then not a powerful position but gave some more visibility than any other WWI ace), and by late in the year head of the 4-year plan, i.e. another cabinet-level hat.

Yes, back in 1919 he might not have been more popular than other air aces. But by 1936, in all those capacities, he was a mainstay of front pages and newsreels, and being more flamboyant than all other Nazi bosses, yes, he was popular. Even more importantly, he's known. Having an obscure general, even if he should be a WWI hero with more victories under his belt than Goering, would be seen by the German public as way, way less reassuring.

12-15-2014, 10:22 AM	#45
Michele Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Udine, Italy	Re: Alternate History Idea - Hitler dies in early 1936 - then what? Goering by 1936 also was a minister of the German state (yes, Luftwaffe chief and Luftfahrtministerium head), minister president of Prussia (which was by then not a powerful position but gave some more visibility than any other WWI ace), and by late in the year head of the 4-year plan, i.e. another cabinet-level hat. Yes, back in 1919 he might not have been more popular than other air aces. But by 1936, in all those capacities, he was a mainstay of front pages and newsreels, and being more flamboyant than all other Nazi bosses, yes, he was popular. Even more importantly, he's known. Having an obscure general, even if he should be a WWI hero with more victories under his belt than Goering, would be seen by the German public as way, way less reassuring. __________________ Michele Armellini GURPS Locations: St. George's Cathedral Last edited by Michele; 12-15-2014 at 10:25 AM.