Hitler started off as a communist. He moderated himself until he got into power, by being a fascist. Once secure, he went back to his communist roots and started taking over the businesses and the unions.
Just like China, whether Hitler operated as a fascist or communist came down to the time of the day.
Hitler started off as a communist.
So did Mussolini.
Hitler was pragmatic, before the war. He became anything but that once he invaded The Soviet Union.