To maintain control, you must have power. Whether it's in the Middle Ages, modern day or during WWII, a leader must be able to have power over his/her people to maintain a sort of balance. If a leader does not have power, everything will dissolve into chaos and people will obviously lose respect for their leader. Though WWII was more than a terrible time, Adolf Hitler is a good example of a leader keeping strong for his country and maintaining control. Even though it was tyranny, Hitler gained respect from bringing Germany out of it's ashes to rebuild the country. King William the Conquerer was also a good example, even though he was a tad bit paranoid with keeping Motte and Bailey Castles everywhere. King William did contribute to England with the Domesday book, and much more. Though King William spread fear, he maintained control through his reign. In a conclusion, even though rulers had to terrify the citizens of their country, they still had power and forces to control and restrain in order to rule.
