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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > C-SPAM > Let's talk about Hitler
 
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Pener Kropoopkin
Jan 30, 2013

Captain_Maclaine posted:

Ghengis Khan, Attila, and Napoleon are the three ravager/conqueror types I've seen people compared to most frequently in that fashion prior to WWII, with Tamerlane also popping up occasionally for those who are a little more dialed in historically.

Napoleon was the good guy tho

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Pener Kropoopkin
Jan 30, 2013

Captain_Maclaine posted:

He was still portrayed as a boogieman figure who overthrew democracy and tried to conquer the world.

Yeah, I get it. It's just funny that the reactionary powers of Europe which were actively subjugating and/or genociding half the world aren't considered the true villains of the era; while Napoleon was spreading liberalism & modernity throughout Europe.

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