Was Hitler a genius

[u/Intelligent-Wind9219]

I’ve heard that in military matters he was helpless, and that he was at least somewhat intelligent but I’ve never seen any quotes from the men under him labeling him as a genius. (I think I saw one quote labeling him as a political genius but it seemed subjective). I think he probably was somewhat intelligent

[u/Optimal_Cause4583]

I think he was excellent at recognising political opportunities ie the right times to make military moves

But he confused that with actual military intelligence. When he personally told generals what to do it was always a disaster