Ok, I agree on the first point. Hitler was a messanger who rode a bicycle to deliver correspondance in the first world war, which is how he rose to the rank of corporal - why he was portrayed as a normal soldier who was chosen to deliver a message is beyond me. Involved in heavy fighting? Yes, but only when he was riding accross the trenches on his bike. I have no idea about the circumstances behind his award of the iron cross, but it was most probably deserved - I doubt the army would hand out a medal to a beggar or passive-aggressive manipulator.    For the rest of it, it's called poetic licence. Ever seen THE PATRIOT? Or BRAVEHEART? These films, although based on fact, are utter, utter drivel, right down to the TITLE of The Patriot (Ironic to say the least). It's called Making a movie people want to watch.    The Putsch - him linking arms and being carried showed resolve - it wasn't about making him look like a coward. It actually made him braver as he secured the fact that he couldn't retreat even if he wanted to.    I really enjoyed the film, but I agree there were tons of blatant lies. For example: Ludendorf. General Ludendorf was the supreme commander of the German forces under Hindenburg and masterminded several excellent strategies, including the Schliefen Plan which allowed Germany access to France in the first place. Why he was portrayed as a buffoon is beyond me.