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Young Wilhelm had two infirmities that profoundly affected his life: a withered left arm, injured by forceps at his birth, for which he compensated by showing great physical daring; and otorrhea, an ear infection, which made him irritable and increased a natural tendency to avoid mental exertion. Throughout his life he loved pomp and the physical trappings of power. Throughout his life his brilliance was marred by mental shallowness and arrogance...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GERMANY: The Man Who Failed | 6/16/1941 | See Source »

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