What Hitler Had Planned For The U.S.A If He'd Won WWII

Unveiling The Dark Blueprints Of Nazi Ambitions

 

History is rarely a straightforward journey from one event to the next; it often resembles a complex spiderweb. World War II serves as a prime example, where historians have long debated the extent of American awareness about Nazi Germany's actions. Despite warning signs evident in newspaper headlines from as early as the 1930s, the U.S. remained uninvolved until the attack on Pearl Harbor. However, Hitler's declaration of war on the U.S. shortly after Pearl Harbor raises intriguing questions about his long-term intentions. If the Nazis had triumphed in WWII, what sinister plans did Hitler harbor for the United States?

Hitler’s Global Domination Scheme

While Hitler's ambition to dominate Europe is well-documented, his plans for the United States are less clear. Historian James P. Duffy, author of "Target America: Hitler's Plan to Attack the United States," suggests that Hitler envisioned ruling the world, including the U.S. A letter from Rudolf Hess to Nazi Walter Hewel in 1927 indicates that Hitler aspired to establish a world police force led by what he c
onsidered the racially superior power. This vision included subjugating America under a global Nazi regime.

The Amerikabomber: An Ominous Sign

The Nazi regime’s attempt to build the Amerikabomber, a long-range bomber capable of reaching the U.S., signifies Hitler's interest in America. Despite being an impractical use of resources, the project highlights that the U.S. was on Hitler's radar. By 1941, the Nazis had begun planning for a postwar world that included a formidable navy designed to project power globally.

Hitler's Deceptive Reassurances

In a 1941 interview with LIFE magazine correspondent John Cudahy, Hitler downplayed any threat to the U.S., laughing off the idea of a Western Hemisphere invasion as fantastical. He argued that the logistical challenges of moving millions of troops across the Atlantic made such a plan infeasible. However, Hitler's dismissive stance belied his true intentions, as rational thought often took a backseat in his strategic thinking.

Economic Dominance Concerns

Beyond military conquest, Americans feared a Nazi-dominated global economy. Cudahy's interview with Hitler revealed concerns that Germany’s lower labor standards and high productivity under Nazi rule would outcompete other nations. Hitler dismissed these fears, claiming post-war Germany would focus on trade and improving living conditions for German workers. Nonetheless, his assurances lacked credibility, considering his track record of deceit.

A Long-Term Threat

Gerhard L. Weinberg, a history professor at the University of North Carolina, notes that Hitler viewed the U.S. as an inconsequential part of WWII, focusing on immediate European conquests. Hitler’s writings from the 1920s indicate a belief in America's eventual threat to German supremacy. Thus, he planned to first solidify his control over Europe and the Soviet Union before turning his attention to the U.S.

A Delayed Confrontation

In his second book, "Hitlers Zweites Buch," written in 1928 but published in 1961, Hitler outlined a sequence of three conflicts: reclaiming France, seizing Soviet lands, and finally confronting the U.S. He perceived America as weakened by the Great Depression, allowing him time to build a robust navy and prepare for a future war.

America as an Ideal Partner?

Cambridge historian Brendan Simms suggests that Hitler was obsessed with the U.S., seeing it as both a major threat and a potential ally. He admired America’s vast resources and saw it as a source of Aryan genetic material, given the influx of strong European immigrants. Hitler believed that conquering the U.S. would provide ample land and resources for his master race.

The Role of American Antisemites

Henry Ford, an influential American industrialist and notorious antisemite, caught Hitler’s attention. Ford's antisemitic rhetoric and business dealings with Nazi Germany positioned him as a potential ally in Hitler’s eyes. Hitler even envisioned Ford leading a growing fascist movement in America, although Ford's influence waned as the U.S. entered the war.

The Bund and Domestic Nazi Sympathizers

The German-American Bund, a Nazi sympathizer group in the U.S., held rallies and promoted Nazi ideals. However, Hitler distanced himself from the Bund, believing it tarnished the Nazi image. This rejection highlights the complexity of Nazi influence in the U.S.

A Chilling Discovery

A book recovered from Hitler's personal library, detailing Jewish populations in North America, suggests that the Nazis had plans to expand the Holocaust to the U.S. This disturbing find indicates that Hitler’s genocidal ambitions extended beyond Europe, aiming to implement the Final Solution on a global scale.

Conclusion

Had Hitler won WWII, his plans for the United States were far-reaching and terrifying. From economic domination to potential invasion, and even the spread of the Holocaust, Hitler’s vision for America was one of subjugation and exploitation. Understanding these dark ambitions underscores the importance of the Allied victory and the enduring vigilance required to prevent such atrocities in the future.

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