Ludendorff at an early stage played footsie with the Nazis and paralleled them in some ways, although as a Nationalist. He was abhorrently antisemitic, and Gadot taking him down has some important figurative justice. But, his leadership during war was historically more significant than what he did afterwards. Politically, he was needed t…
Ludendorff at an early stage played footsie with the Nazis and paralleled them in some ways, although as a Nationalist. He was abhorrently antisemitic, and Gadot taking him down has some important figurative justice. But, his leadership during war was historically more significant than what he did afterwards. Politically, he was needed to appease Hindenburg while the old man lived, and even though a rival, he wasn't offed by the Nazis for "reasons" (mostly to not alienate Nationalist veterans). He's an optional lecture slide on how that Nazis came to power.
Ludendorff at an early stage played footsie with the Nazis and paralleled them in some ways, although as a Nationalist. He was abhorrently antisemitic, and Gadot taking him down has some important figurative justice. But, his leadership during war was historically more significant than what he did afterwards. Politically, he was needed to appease Hindenburg while the old man lived, and even though a rival, he wasn't offed by the Nazis for "reasons" (mostly to not alienate Nationalist veterans). He's an optional lecture slide on how that Nazis came to power.
I appreciate the additional historical context, but it just strengthens my opinion that Ludendorf didn't belong in a superhero movie. :)