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Early in his career, Hitler recognized that Goebbels
could become a valuable instrument in carving out the
empire that Hitler wanted. So it was not surprising to
see Goebbels frequently at Hitler's side during his early
maneuvers. Goebbels went to Berlin with Hitler in 1926.
It was here that Goebbels proved to be an excellent
agitator and organizer. He quickly built up a powerful
defense squad and founded another newspaper, a weekly,
Der Angriff, which means attack (3, p. 70).
Goebbels was toadying to Hitler. But, he was brutal
and coarse to subordinates. Even his own men frequently
complained about the pothouse language he used. His
temper was capricious and displayed repeatedly. On one
occasion, a fairly important SA leader was waiting to
see Goebbels. He finally knocked on the door and entered,
without waiting for acknowledgment. Goebbels became
furious. He rushed over to the man and jolted him with
a savage punch to the face (3, p. 77).
This type of behavior was never far from Goebbels.
He possessed a sadistic streak and frequently utilized
sarcasm, cruel jokes and mockery, not only in his
speeches but in direct withering blasts at his aides
and co-workers. He seldom praised and his attitude
toward his friends was cold (3, p. 84).
His affairs with other women were well known. Many
times, Hitler intervened to reconcile Goebbels and his
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McConal, Billy Jon. How Hitler Controlled the Press, thesis, May 1982; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc504092/m1/36/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .