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The term Hitler oath refers to the oaths of allegiance sworn by German Wehrmacht officers and soldiers as well as civil servants during the Third Reich between the years 1934 and 1945. The oath pledged personal loyalty to the person of Adolf Hitler in place of loyalty to the constitution.
Wehrmacht oath
| Diensteid der Soldaten der Wehrmacht | Service oath for soldiers of the armed forces |
|---|---|
| Ich schwöre bei Gott diesen heiligen Eid, daß ich dem Führer des Deutschen Reiches und Volkes Adolf Hitler, dem Oberbefehlshaber der Wehrmacht, unbedingten Gehorsam leisten und als tapferer Soldat bereit sein will, jederzeit für diesen Eid mein Leben einzusetzen. | I swear by God this sacred oath that I shall render unconditional obedience to Adolf Hitler, the Führer of the German Reich and people, supreme commander of the armed forces, and that I shall at all times be prepared, as a brave soldier, to give my life for this oath. |
Civil servant oath
| Diensteid der öffentlichen Beamten | Service oath for public servants |
|---|---|
| Ich schwöre: Ich werde dem Führer des Deutschen Reiches und Volkes Adolf Hitler treu und gehorsam sein, die Gesetze beachten, und meine Amtspflichten gewissenhaft erfüllen, so wahr mir Gott helfe. | I swear: I will be faithful and obedient to Adolf Hitler, Führer of the German Reich and people Adolf Hitler, to observe the law, and to conscientiously fulfil my official duties, so help me God. |