... factors and structures within the state. Mommsen coined the phrase ' weak dictator'. They emphasise the chaotic structure of the Third Reich under Hitler. There appeared to have been many separate organisations or empires who were actually not controlled directly by Hitler but rather by other members of the Nazi party who would fight among themselves for the highest positions of power, however this strong competition led to chaos rather than a strong system of ordered government. Mommsen believes that Hitler did not have a balancing role, but acted on impulse and delayed important decisions. This served to '...disrupt the conduct of affairs...'. Mommsen's view is corroborated by Edward Peterson who suggested' '...fearing people trying to please 'the great one' or escape his wrath.... The result was the division of denominations into thousands of little empires of ambitious men...' 1 A good example of these denominations is visible in the education system. ...

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