Along with the typical and expected aspects of pre-war Nazism (such as abrogation of the Treaty of Versailles, the restoration of the colonies, and blatant anti-Semitism), there were many plainly socialist aspects reflecting Hitler’s growing commitment to the system. It is notably present when Hitler announced the Twenty-Five Points on February 24, 1920, which constituted the political platform of the National Socialist party (at this point they were still the German Workers’ party, but changed the name later that year). The influence of Feder on Hitler extended well beyond the pages of Mein Kamp. But upon listening to Feder’s lectures, “the idea instantly flashed through my head that I had now found my way to one of the prime essentials of the foundation of a new party.” These ideas led directly to the formal creation of the Nazi Party. Hitler explains that even though he was, “attentive as I had always been to economic problems,” his knowledge was relegated to social experience with little theoretical development. Feder became one of the earliest members of the National Socialist party and his economic policy had enormous influence early on. The second revelation about Hitler’s economic development is that after his interaction with soon-to-be Nazi economist Gottfried Feder, Hitler’s whole view towards capitalism and wider economics changed.
Hitler routinely showed his frustration for those whose, “brains have not grasped the difference between Socialism and Marxism even yet.” Significantly, the more astute and principled of German businessmen resisted Nazism on the grounds that it was a modification of Marxism sharing the same goal but substituting the class struggle with race. (remind you of anything?)
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