This may be a stupid question, but I will ask it anyways. Why was everyone in Hitler’s high command was so intimidated of him. I am going to assume that everyone was basically in fear of there life. I have read in books that most top Generals were not comfortable in Hitler's presence or dreaded having to be called to FHQ. It seems that these "Leaders" were afraid that Hitler would have them "shot" at the mere disagreement with his position on matters. However, I have read that there were some Generals who stood thier ground with Hitler and continued to debate a military situation in which they felt strongly. Example would be GFM Schrornor. Would you agree that Hitler took advantage of the weaker Generals, and made examples of them? Even people like Goering feared Hitler. In some of my readings, it appeared that Hitler would be supportive and show more respect for generals, even lower grade generals (Major General) who were firm and would not back to him.
I think this 'resistance" set Hitler back. H was not one who was used to getting challenged, especially when the person challenging him had more consistent facts and supporting evidence regarding the issue being discussed. I have read over and over, how Hitler military briefings were dreaded by all who attended. Hitler would rant and rave and beret his generals with insults until they were near tears (Hadler). Hitler was used to cutting down Jodel and Keitel, everyday. He had them molded to where he could never be challenged in any way shape or form from these two. However if there was a field commander summoned from the field to give a status on a situation, Hitler would not immediately treat him the same way as he did his other, FHQ Generals. Granted, there were many times Hitler had Generals summoned from the field, who came only to berated by him and in some cases, relieved from duty. This was usually when the report given was unsatisfactory. In the event that a field commander reported satisfactory news, Hitler would not challenge this particular officer. I am still reading on the different personalities and their relationship with Hitler. I wonder how well Hitler respected certain German Generals. He respected many Generals Rommel, Model, Mainstien. Did he ever blow up at these individuals? Maybe.
Interesting how these military leaders, ones who are suppose to be respected by their soldiers, who command full armies and in some cases oversee all military operation in an entire country (occupied), can be verbally abused and repeatedly insulted by such a person. Gurdarian stood up to Hitler and at times verbally challenged the Fuhrer to the point they were yelling at each other. I wonder what Hitler got out of that. We know what happened to the General, he was relieved from duty, for medical reasons, according to Hitler. I think the weaker you presented yourself to Hitler the more vulnerable you were to his personal wrath.