How did Hitler use propaganda to consolidate his power?

Hitler, with the aid of Joseph Goebbels, used various means of propaganda in order to distribute his radical ideas to a wide audience. These methods of propaganda included newspaper articles, radio broadcasts, large rallies and the distribution of posters throughout Germany. The significance of these forms of propaganda does not stem merely from their existence, but instead, from the tremendous scale in which they were used. In this way, the extensive network of propaganda helped spread the message that the Nazi ideology was inescapable, causing people to conform to the idea that Hitler was the individual that could make Germany great again as master of the Third Reich. The importance of effective propaganda can also be seen via Hitler’s implementation of censorship which meant that any ideas were not allowed to be disseminated. Censorship was particularly significant in the case of schools, as textbooks were rife with Nazi ideas whilst excluding any opposing views, leading to the indoctrination of children from a young age as Hitler sought to prolong Nazi power for generations to come. Furthermore, Hitler was able to use propaganda in order to create a cult of personality in which he was presented as a God-like figure who would feature as Germany’s saviour. Therefore, Hitler and his party used propaganda successfully in order to create an image of an all-encompassing rule that had a formidable leader at the helm. This was crucial to the Nazi regime as it reduced resistance to Hitler’s rule and consequently reinforced his position as the leader of Germany.  

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