03-02-2017 06:00 via theguardian.com

Hitler states his 'moderation' at press interview - archive, 1933

3 February 1933: ‘I have been represented as having made bloodthirsty and firebrand speeches against foreign countries, and now the world is surprised at my moderation’BERLIN, THURSDAY
“I only ask for four years; after that the nation can do what it will with me – crucify me if it likes,” said Hitler during an interview which he gave this afternoon to a small group of British and American journalists. There was no middle course left for Germany, he said. Either the
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