Why was Hitler Afraid....?
Why was Hitler Afraid....?
Why was Hitler so afraid of the German Princes that he decreed they could not serve in Armed Forces ?
Wilhelm, oldest son of the German Crown-Prince and grandson of Wilhelm II,
was heavily wounded 1940 near Valenciennes in France and died several days later at Nivelles.
He served as lieutenant in a German infantry regiment.
His funeral in Potsdam, where his father lived, was attended by 50,000 people.
Hitler was very angry about that and ordered, that no Prince of one of the formerly reigning families should be allowed any front service.
was heavily wounded 1940 near Valenciennes in France and died several days later at Nivelles.
He served as lieutenant in a German infantry regiment.
His funeral in Potsdam, where his father lived, was attended by 50,000 people.
Hitler was very angry about that and ordered, that no Prince of one of the formerly reigning families should be allowed any front service.