The great interest that the figure of Hitler arouses is due precisely to the borders of his extraordinary personality type and his halo of impenetrability. Hitler possessed an extraordinary charisma capable of involving not only people, but also the masses, as well as possessing a great studied gestural oratory and a remarkable leadership capacity.
Hitler was himself a very self-sufficient and lonely individual. Very few people were part of his personal entourage, we can mention Albert Speer, the photographer Heinrich Hoffmann, Martin Bormann, Wilhelm Bruckner, Joseph Dietrich, Joseph Goebbels, Julius Schaub, Julius Schreck and the architect Geisler and his personal secretaries. To them he demanded loyalty to every trial and discretion.
One of the most relevant characteristics of Hitler's personality was the ability to impress (fascinate), enchant, manipulate and subjugate those around him; there were people who could be very strong and secure in their fields of action, but in the presence of Hitler these personalities were diminished and manipulated to servility.
Hitler, was very unlikely to show any emotional trait or show affinity towards someone when he took pictures in the presence of people of his trust and acceptance; On the other hand, he showed a very human aspect in the presence of children, especially when he was visited in Berghof. Hitler also showed insensitivity and lack of scruples when it came to getting rid of enemies and / or sacrificing soldiers.
