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Hitler Diagnosis of a Destructive Prophet

Fritz Redlich

Adolf Hitler unleashed a nightmare of terror in Europe that changed the course of history and forever altered our conception of human nature. But how is it possible to understand Hitler?

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Behind the Bastards

It was described as an attempt to understand Hitler's mental and physical health issues using available medical records and other sources, and received criticism.

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In 1999, psychiatrist Fritz Redlich published a book titled Hitler, Diagnosis of a Destructive Prophet.

— Episode: Part One: Hitler's Drug Problem

Episode: Part One: Hitler's Drug Problem

It was described as an attempt to understand Hitler's mental and physical health issues using available medical records and other sources, and received criticism.

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In 1999, psychiatrist Fritz Redlich published a book titled Hitler, Diagnosis of a Destructive Prophet.

Before the outbreak of war in 1939, Hitler's complaints included insomnia, eczema and GI discomfort.

Episode: Part One: Hitler's Drug Problem

It was discussed as an attempt to understand Hitler's health issues from a medical perspective, using Hitler's statements and records from his doctor. It was criticized for its unreliable sources and for potentially excusing Hitler's actions.

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In 1999, psychiatrist Fritz Redlich published a book titled Hitler, Diagnosis of a Destructive Prophet.

Episode: Part One: Hitler's Drug Problem

It was mentioned as an earlier attempt to understand Hitler's behaviour and health, particularly his drug use based on records from Dr. Morell. It also was mentioned as a work criticised for potentially excusing Hitler's actions.

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In 1999, psychiatrist Fritz Redlich published a book titled Hitler, Diagnosis of a Destructive Prophet.

Before the outbreak of war in 1939, Hitler's complaints included insomnia, eczema and GI discomfort.

Hitler abused amphetamines, particularly between 1939 and 1943, and was temporarily impaired by such abuse.

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