Hitler's egomania and delusions of grandeur led to strategic blunders from "summary" of Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer
Hitler's belief in his own genius and infallibility was a central characteristic of his leadership style. He was convinced that he possessed a unique vision and understanding of the world that no one else could match. This belief in his own superiority led him to make decisions based on his own instincts rather than on careful analysis or consultation with experts. One of the consequences of Hitler's egomania was his tendency to micromanage military operations. He often overruled his generals and made decisions about tactics and strategy that were based more on his own intuition than on military expertise. This interference in military matters led to a number ...
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