# No, Hitler Didn't Design The VW Beetle (But He Did Play A Role In Its Creation)

> In the leadup to and throughout World War II, the Third Reich invented some crazy military machines. There were gigantic guns, massive tanks, and all sorts of planned vehicles of immense proportions that were never…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1841913/volkswagen-beetle-hitler-design-history/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=681213e0b556540eb0c1f3ea)
- **Published:** 2025-04-30
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #volkswagen #porsche #beetle #creation #design #didn #hitler #play
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