prasad1
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Whenever someone mentions dictators, Hitler with his hand raised, standing on a platform amidst multiple soldiers in a military uniform comes to mind. Thinking about it, Stalin too is famously remembered in his crisp uniform.
That leads us to this pertinent question- Why, why do dictators wear uniforms?
Is it because it’s cool?
Historians have not ever thought of this question and most might point out- there are some dictators who have ditched the uniform.
However, if you sit down and think, there are multiple reasons why a military uniform might be popular with most of the dictators.
In history and mostly at the time of the World Wars, the famous dictator trio of Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin had all participated in wars before by taking part in the military.
Mussolini did a brief stint in the corps of the Italian army, Hitler fought in the WW1 and Stalin was a General during the Polish-Soviet War in 1922.
[h=3]The Message a Uniform Gives[/h]Any Military uniform makes a person look disciplined, agile and invincible. This might have also been a major factor in wearing uniforms.
In tough times, such as the World War, the Armed Forces were the strength of a nation. Wearing this uniform could convey to patriots and traitors alike that the dictator was trained in armed combat and as vicious and strong as any army man.
Uniforms also make people look shrewd and smart. Have you ever noticed this? Have a look at one picture where you’re wearing a uniform. There is something about an ironed shirt, batch and those grim colours that make heads turn for a second look.
http://giglee.in/dictators-wear-uniforms/
That leads us to this pertinent question- Why, why do dictators wear uniforms?
Is it because it’s cool?
Historians have not ever thought of this question and most might point out- there are some dictators who have ditched the uniform.
However, if you sit down and think, there are multiple reasons why a military uniform might be popular with most of the dictators.
In history and mostly at the time of the World Wars, the famous dictator trio of Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin had all participated in wars before by taking part in the military.
Mussolini did a brief stint in the corps of the Italian army, Hitler fought in the WW1 and Stalin was a General during the Polish-Soviet War in 1922.
[h=3]The Message a Uniform Gives[/h]Any Military uniform makes a person look disciplined, agile and invincible. This might have also been a major factor in wearing uniforms.
In tough times, such as the World War, the Armed Forces were the strength of a nation. Wearing this uniform could convey to patriots and traitors alike that the dictator was trained in armed combat and as vicious and strong as any army man.
Uniforms also make people look shrewd and smart. Have you ever noticed this? Have a look at one picture where you’re wearing a uniform. There is something about an ironed shirt, batch and those grim colours that make heads turn for a second look.
http://giglee.in/dictators-wear-uniforms/