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Adolf Hitler

Dictator of Nazi Germany

Adolf Hitler, an Austrian-born German politician, led Nazi Germany from 1933 until his suicide in 1945. He initiated World War II and orchestrated the genocide of millions, including six million Jews. Hitler's aggressive foreign policy triggered the war in Europe, resulting in widespread devastation and loss of millions of lives.

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Timeline

Adolf Hitler is born

Adolf Hitler is born in the Upper Austrian border town of Braunau am Inn to tax collector Alois Hitler. It is noteworthy that he had no Jewish ancestors, contrary to popular belief.

Birth of Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler was born on April 20, 1889. He later became the leader of the Nazi Party in Germany and played a significant role in World War II.

Hitler's Father Dies

Adolf Hitler's father passes away on January 3, 1903.

Hitler's Mother Dies

Adolf Hitler's mother dies on December 21, 1907.

Hitler moves to Vienna

Hitler moves to Vienna and experiences impoverishment, leading to his residence in homeless shelters after squandering a generous inheritance. He stays in Vienna until May 1913.

Hitler partially blinded in mustard gas attack

In 1918, Hitler is partially blinded in a mustard gas attack near Ypres in Belgium. While convalescing in a military hospital, he receives news of the November 11, 1918 armistice. This event has a profound impact on Hitler and many other Germans.

Hitler Becomes Chairman of NSDAP

Hitler is able to become chairman of the party, which is renamed the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, or NSDAP.

Beer Hall Putsch

Hitler and the SA attempted a coup by storming a public meeting, but failed to overthrow the Bavarian government. Sixteen Nazi Party members and four police officers were killed in the failed coup.

Beer Hall Putsch

Hitler attempts a coup with the support of SA brownshirts and WW1 leader Erich Ludendorff, but it ultimately fails.

Hitler on Trial for Treason

Adolf Hitler is on trial for treason on February 26, 1924.

Adolf Hitler Publishes 'Mein Kampf'

The publication of 'Mein Kampf' by Adolf Hitler in 1925 marked a significant milestone in the rise of Nazism, shaping the ideology and policies of the Nazi Party.

Adolf Hitler giving the Nazi salute at a rally in Nuremberg

Adolf Hitler was photographed giving the Nazi salute at a rally in Nuremberg in 1928.

Adolf Hitler appointed German Chancellor

Adolf Hitler was appointed as the German Chancellor on January 30, 1933, by President Paul von Hindenburg. This event marked the beginning of Hitler's totalitarian rule in Germany.

Hitler comes to power in Germany

On 30th January 1933, Adolf Hitler rose to power as the Chancellor of Germany, marking a significant turning point in the country's history.

The Reichstag Fire of February 27, 1933, was a pivotal event used by the Nazis to solidify their control. It led to the passing of the Reichstag Fire Decree, which suspended civil liberties and paved the way for the Nazi dictatorship.

Enabling Act passed in Germany

Hitler used the Enabling Act to convince President Hindenburg to declare an emergency decree suspending civil liberties and giving the police authority to detain citizens without cause. This led to the dismantling of Germany’s democratic institutions and the imprisonment or murder of Hitler’s chief opponents.

NSDAP Polls at 43.9 Percent

The NSDAP, taking advantage of the communist scare and supported by a subdued police force and masses of SA, achieves a 43.9 percent polling result. Additionally, the Nazis enforce a ban on the communists.

Adolf Hitler becomes Chancellor of the German 3rd Reich

Adolf Hitler assumes the position of Chancellor of the German 3rd Reich, marking a significant turning point in German history.

Hitler Becomes Dictator of Germany

Adolf Hitler becomes the dictator of Germany on March 23, 1933.

Passing of the Enabling Act

Hitler successfully passes the Enabling Act, granting him dictatorial powers for a duration of four years.

Night of the Long Knives

On June 30, 1934, on Hitler’s order, Nazi leaders eliminate the leadership of the SA and kill other political enemies. The murderous purge cements an agreement between the Nazi regime and the German army that consolidates Nazi power and enables Hitler to proclaim himself Führer (leader) of Germany and to claim absolute power.

Hitler becomes Führer and Chancellor

After President Hindenburg's death, Hitler took the titles of führer, chancellor, and commander in chief of the army, expanding the army, reintroducing conscription, and developing a new air force in violation of the Treaty of Versailles.

German rearmament programme announced

In March 1935, Hitler announced a German rearmament programme, violating the terms of the Versailles Treaty. This move significantly increased Germany's military capabilities and set the stage for further aggressive actions in Europe.

Anschluss of Austria with Nazi Germany

Hitler announced the unification of Austria with Nazi Germany in the Anschluss, consolidating his power and influence in the region.

Hitler Enters Vienna

On March 15, 1938, Adolf Hitler entered the Austrian capital Vienna amidst a cheering crowd of 200,000, further solidifying the annexation of Austria to the German Reich.

Munich Agreement

The Munich Agreement handed over the Sudetenland districts to Germany, marking a significant diplomatic event that led to the appeasement of Hitler's expansionist policies.

Munich Conference

The Munich Conference, attended by Hitler, Neville Chamberlain, Édouard Daladier, and Mussolini, resulted in the Munich Agreement, which handed over the Sudetenland districts to Germany.

Munich Conference

Great Britain and France consent to the German occupation of the Sudetenland, a region in western Czechoslovakia, during the Munich Conference.

Hitler's Speech in Saarbrücken

Hitler expressed his disappointment about the missed opportunity for war in 1938 and his intent of limiting British power to pave the way for the eastern expansion of Germany.

Assassination of Ernst vom Rath

On November 9, 1938, German diplomat Ernst vom Rath was assassinated in Paris by Herschel Grynszpan, a 17-year-old Polish-Jewish refugee. This event became a pretext for the Nazi regime to initiate the violent anti-Jewish pogrom known as Kristallnacht.

Hitler's Reichstag Speech

Hitler warned that if war breaks out, it would lead to the extermination of European Jews, foreshadowing the Holocaust.

Slovakia's Declaration of Independence

Under threat from Hungary, Slovakia declared independence and received protection from Germany, leading to the violation of the Munich Agreement and the deepening economic crisis requiring additional assets.

British Guarantee of Polish Independence

The British 'guarantee' on 31 March 1939 of Polish independence offended Hitler, leading to his declaration of Britain as the main enemy to be defeated and the necessity of Poland's obliteration.

Signing of the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact

The Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact between Germany and the Soviet Union included a secret agreement to partition Poland between the two countries, which was a crucial step in Hitler's plan for invading Poland.

Invasion of Poland

Germany invaded western Poland under the pretext of having been denied claims to the Free City of Danzig and the right to extraterritorial roads across the Polish Corridor, leading to Britain and France declaring war on Germany on 3 September.

Operation Barbarossa

The German army invades the Soviet Union in 'Operation Barbarossa.' Hitler and other Nazi leaders view this war in racial and ideological terms, unlike their conquests in western Europe.

Deportation of Hungarian Jews to Auschwitz

The Nazis started deporting Hungarian Jews to Auschwitz, with a total of 380,000 sent by June 27, 1944.

Assassination Attempt on Hitler

A group of German officers made an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Hitler on July 20, 1944.

On 30 April 1945, Hitler shot himself in the head in the Führerbunker in Berlin, and his body was later burned in the garden behind the Reich Chancellery.

Death of Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler died by suicide on April 30, 1945, marking the end of his rule as the leader of Nazi Germany. His death had a profound impact on the course of World War II and the subsequent events.

Hitler Commits Suicide

On May 8, 1945, Adolf Hitler committed suicide in his bunker in Berlin, marking the end of his regime and the Nazi era.

End of the Timeline
Adolf Hitler

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