Is Tomorrow Hitler's? 200 Questions on the Battle of Mankind

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66251

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Is Tomorrow Hitler's? 200 Questions on the Battle of Mankind

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H. R. Knickerbocker's 1941 polemic interrogates the viability of totalitarianism versus capitalism, arguing that Soviet and Nazi systems inevitably fail due to inefficiency, terror, and the destruction of their own elites. The author urges American vigilance against isolationism and propaganda, framing the global conflict as a fundamental battle for human liberty and economic freedom.

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In *Is Tomorrow Hitler's? 200 Questions on the Battle of Mankind*, H. R. Knickerbocker delivers a scathing critique of totalitarianism, arguing that the struggle against Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union is a fight for the very soul of mankind. Through a series of pointed questions and answers, Knickerbocker dismantles the myth of Soviet economic success, revealing how rigid central planning, terror, and the systematic extermination of skilled professionals led to catastrophic inefficiency. He details how the Bolsheviks' decision to physically eliminate the aristocracy, intelligentsia, and kulaks crippled the nation's potential, leaving a workforce devoid of leadership and expertise. Consequently, Soviet production suffered from low quality and unusable goods, as managers, fearing execution for mistakes, avoided responsibility and prioritized quantity over utility. The book also exposes the treachery within the French military and government, illustrating how German propaganda successfully turned patriots against their own country. By exploiting anti-British and anti-Semitic sentiments, Nazis convinced French officers that they were fighting for a 'continental peace' rather than betraying France. This manipulation led to the formation of pro-German groups like the Cagoulards and the publication of the magazine *Je Suis Partout*, which penetrated the highest levels of the French command and contributed significantly to the nation's downfall in 1940. Knickerbocker contrasts these failures with the inherent freedoms and incentives of the capitalist world. While acknowledging that the United States faces legal checks on business, he asserts that these are chosen by representatives of the people and remain far superior to the absolute lack of freedom in slave states. He strongly condemns the isolationist views of Charles Lindbergh and the America First Committee, warning that surrendering liberty for peace is a fatal bargain. Ultimately, the text serves as an urgent call to action for the United States to enter the war, defend democratic institutions, and recognize that the battle against Hitler is a battle for human freedom itself.

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