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bucolic_frolic

(54,421 posts) Fri Jan 30, 2026, 11:48 AM Friday

Hitler Bribed His Generals - Secret Fund Bought Military Loyalty [View all]

Not many people know that the Nazis set up a secret slush fund in order to bribe German field marshals and generals to remain loyal to Hitler. This is the story of Konto 5, that secret account.

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Hitler Bribed His Generals - Secret Fund Bought Military Loyalty [View all] bucolic_frolic Friday OP

So kinda like $50,000 (unpaid and unattainable) 'signing bonuses'? Moostache Friday #1

This is important. snot Friday #2

There is "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" by John Perkins bucolic_frolic Friday #3

Thank you! snot Friday #4