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adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler was a German politician and leader of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), commonly known as the Nazi Party. He rose to power as Chancellor of Germany in 1933 and later Führer in 1934. Hitler's aggressive expansionist policies led to the outbreak of World War II, and his regime was responsible for the genocide known as the Holocaust. His actions and ideology have made him one of history's most infamous figures. Hitler's life and actions have been extensively studied and documented due to their significant impact on world history.

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1889 — 1945

  1. 1889

    Birth of Adolf Hitler

    Adolf Hitler was born on April 20, 1889, in Braunau am Inn, Austria-Hungary. He was the fourth of six children born to Alois Hitler and Klara Pölzl.
  2. 1907

    Death of Hitler's Mother

    Klara Hitler, Adolf Hitler's mother, died of breast cancer on December 21, 1907. This event deeply affected Hitler, who was very close to his mother.
  3. 1913

    Move to Munich

    Adolf Hitler moved from Austria to Munich, Germany, in May 1913. He sought to avoid mandatory military service in Austria and was inspired by German nationalism.
  4. 1914

    World War I Service

    Hitler enlisted in the Bavarian Army and served as a soldier during World War I. He was awarded the Iron Cross for bravery.
  5. 1919

    Joining the German Workers' Party

    Adolf Hitler joined the German Workers' Party (DAP) in September 1919. This party would later be renamed the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP or Nazi Party).
  6. 1923

    Beer Hall Putsch

    Adolf Hitler led the failed Beer Hall Putsch, an attempted coup in Munich, on November 8-9, 1923. He was arrested and sentenced to prison.
  7. 1924

    Imprisonment and Mein Kampf

    While imprisoned, Hitler wrote "Mein Kampf," outlining his ideology and future plans for Germany. He was released after serving nine months of his five-year sentence.
  8. 1933

    Appointed Chancellor of Germany

    Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany on January 30, 1933. This marked the beginning of his rise to total power.
  9. 1934

    Night of the Long Knives

    In June 1934, Hitler ordered the purge of the SA leadership during the Night of the Long Knives, consolidating his control over the Nazi Party and the German military.
  10. 1934

    Führer of Germany

    Following the death of President Paul von Hindenburg on August 2, 1934, Hitler merged the positions of Chancellor and President, becoming the Führer of Germany.
  11. 1938

    Annexation of Austria

    Adolf Hitler orchestrated the Anschluss, the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany, on March 12, 1938.
  12. 1939

    Invasion of Poland

    On September 1, 1939, Hitler's forces invaded Poland, triggering the start of World War II.
  13. 1941

    Operation Barbarossa

    Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union, on June 22, 1941. This marked a significant escalation in World War II.
  14. 1944

    Assassination Attempt

    On July 20, 1944, a group of German officers attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler in the failed July 20 Plot. Hitler survived with minor injuries.
  15. 1945

    Death of Adolf Hitler

    Adolf Hitler committed suicide on April 30, 1945, in his bunker in Berlin as Allied forces closed in on the city, marking the end of his regime.

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