Hitler was also a "literary youth" in his early years. His father wanted him to be a civil servant, but Hitler wanted to be a painter, and Hitler's painting level was very high. He once made a living by selling paintings on the street. It is precisely because of Hitler's painting talent and unique aesthetics that Hitler personally participated in the design of German military uniforms after he took office in the future. Generally speaking, German uniforms during World War II were indeed more "handsome" than those in other countries.
After the outbreak of World War I, Hitler volunteered to join the army and confronted the enemy at the front. He took part in the first battle of Ipre, the Battle of Somme, the Battle of Aras and the Battle of Baschinda, and won an Iron Cross First Class Medal and an Iron Cross Second Class Medal for his bravery. Although Hitler was promoted from a "messenger" to a first-class soldier in World War I, he did fight bravely, was injured many times, and even went blind for a short time. No matter how evil Hitler was later, Hitler was really a "tough guy" in this period.
Hitler entered politics by accident. Originally, he was ordered by the Army Political Department to investigate the "German Workers' Party", but after understanding the overall situation and careful consideration, he chose to join the party. Hitler was the party's 96th party member. After Hitler retired from the army, he made every effort to develop the Workers' Party. In just two years, he completed a magnificent turn and became a big party with a party platform and an organ newspaper. Although Hitler failed to launch a beer hall riot in 1923, his "fame" spread all over the country. After that, Hitler began to enter the stage of smooth sailing.
In a word, almost all of Hitler's military talents came from the actual combat experience of the First World War, and Hitler belonged to the practical school.