00:00 Intro
00:42 The Swastika
01:33 US 45th Infantry Division
02:18 The Reichsadler (Imperial Eagle)
03:12 Parteiadler and Bundesadler
04:12 The Fascist Symbol
05:06 The Oath of the Horatii
06:12 Totenkopf
08:07 Victory, Victory
08:41 Freikorps
You’ve probably seen sinister imagery like the swastika before, the symbol that became synonymous with the former German regime. But did you know that this symbol has been around for thousands of years, and has been used by many cultures around the world, including South Korea? It was originally a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.
This symbol is believed to have originated over 5,000 years ago and has been used in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions as spiritual symbol. In Hinduism, the twisted cross symbol is often used in religious ceremonies and represents the sun and the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Thus, despite its association with the forbidden regime during World War II, the twisted cross symbol continues to hold great cultural significance in India.
Another fascinating fact is that the US 45th Infantry Division used a twisted cross symbol as their insignia before World War II.
Expanding on the US 45th Infantry Division’s use of the twisted cross symbol, it’s worth noting that the symbol was chosen for its Native American connotations. At the time, the twisted cross symbol was seen as a symbol of good luck and well-being among several Native American tribes, and its use by the 45th Infantry Division was meant to honor their heritage. The division made the conscious decision to replace it with the thunderbird, another powerful symbol in Native American culture, to distance themselves from any association with the German regime.
The Reichsadler, also known as the Imperial Eagle. Dr. Josef Goebbels, the infamous forbidden propaganda minister, was instrumental in incorporating the eagle into the forbidden party emblem. From the ancient Egyptians to the Romans, the eagle has been used to represent empires and their rulers. In the context of Germany, the Reichsadler served as a reminder of the country’s imperial past and its aspirations for global domination.
The Parteiadler, or the Party Eagle, was used as the emblem of the forbidden Party, while the Bundesadler, or the Federal Eagle, was used as the national emblem of Germany. Both symbols share similarities with the Roman army eagle, and their use was an attempt to link the forbidden regime with the ancient Roman Empire.
When comparing the Parteiadler and Bundesadler, it’s essential to examine their differences and what they symbolized for the forbidden Party and Germany as a whole. This design was meant to represent the unity and strength of the German nation, with less emphasis on the forbidden Party’s ideology.
Speaking of Roman symbolism, the Oath of the Horatii, a painting by Jacques-Louis David, was admired by Adolf Hitler. The painting depicts three brothers swearing an oath of loyalty and was used by the forbiddens to promote the idea of self-sacrifice for the greater good. The painting tells the story of three Roman brothers from the Horatii family, who swear an oath to their father to fight against their enemies, the Curiatii, even if it means their own death. This story of loyalty, self-sacrifice, and dedication to a cause resonated with the forbidden regime. They saw the Horatii brothers as an embodiment of the ideal German soldier, willing to lay down their lives for the greater good of their nation.
The Totenkopf, or skull, is another infamous forbidden symbol. It was originally a symbol used by the Prussian army, and later, by the German Empire under Emperor Wilhelm II. As mentioned earlier, the Totenkopf was initially used by the Prussian army and later, the German Empire under Emperor Wilhelm II. The symbol traditionally represented courage, loyalty, and a willingness to face death in battle. When Heinrich Himmler adopted the Totenkopf as the emblem for his organization, it took on a much darker meaning.
The Freikorps were German paramilitary units composed primarily of World War I veterans. They emerged in the aftermath of the war and played a significant role in the early years of the Weimar Republic. The Freikorps were known for their strong nationalist ideology and their opposition to communism. Many of their symbols and imagery would later be adopted by the forbidden Party.
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They fucked us in short. I can't use my religious symbol in Europe cause some Austrian guy thought it looked nice.
The swastika in the angle the Nazi's used, was actually also in use in Celtic-Germanic culture for at least 2000 years. It was the symbol of Mjolnir, Thor's hammer, and only meant for gravestones or the likes of great warriors that sacrificed themselves in battle so the rest could survive. That's one reason why the Nazi's are considered traitors by the greater Germanic people in the know. Even before perverting our traditions for their own use, Germany never had any authority over Germanic culture, nor will they ever, they were simply a part of it, and are still.
Greetings from the Black Forest in Germany.
Wilhelm II was totally against nazism and he openly critisized nazis.He never helped them.That claim is made up because he was against nazi regime.He even said that he would never return to germany until monarchy is returned.Why whould he helped the movement which is against monarchism.Nazi germany was anti monarchist.Why do people think without evidence that he helped the nazis even when it is obvious that he was against nazism.German Empire never prosecuted jews.Many jews were german soldiers in ww1.Are you trying to say that jews in ww1 "were nazis"?That does not make sence.