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Adolf Hitler

Born in Austria in 1889, Adolf Hitler rose to power in German politics as leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party, also known as the Nazi Party. Hitler was chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945, and served as dictator from 1934 to 1945. His policies precipitated World War II and the Holocaust. Hitler committed suicide with wife Eva Braun on April 30, 1945, in his Berlin bunker.

World War II

1889 - Born in Austria1914- Solider in WWI1919- Joins Socialist Republic1921- Elected leader of NAZI party1934 - Becomes Germany's Dictator1940 - Begins WWII1945- Commits Suicide

The war in Europe began with the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany, and concluded, with the official surrender of the last Axis nation, Japan. It was the largest armed conflict in history, spanning the entire world and involving more countries than any other war, as well as introducing powerful new weapons, culminating in the first use of nuclear weapons.The war ravaged civilians more severely than any previous conflict and served as a backdrop for genocidal killings by Nazi Germany as well as several other mass slaughters of civilians which, although not technically genocide, were significant.These included the massacre of millions of Chinese and Korean nationals by Japan, internal mass killings in the Soviet Union, and the bombing of civilian targets in German and Japanese cities by the Allies. In total, World War II produced about 50 million deaths, more than any other war to date.

Lasting Impact

Every aspect of todays life has been altered by Hitler's actions. He contributed to politics, science, history, social awareness, and much more.

Citations

"Adolf Hitler Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 20 Apr. 2014."Adolf Hitler Timeline." Adolf Hitler Timeline. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Apr. 2014.

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Eva Braun

Prisoners in a concentration camp