Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. He started World War II and oversaw policies that resulted in millions of deaths. 40 million people, including about 27 million in the Soviet Union, died because of him.
Signed Hitler, Hulton Archive, 1923-01-01, From the collection of: Getty Images
Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany. Hitler also led the Nazi Party, the democratically elected party which ruled Germany at this time.
1916, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
Hitler, at the outbreak of World War I, was living in Munich and as an Austrian citizen volunteered to serve in the Bavarian Army. His wartime experience reinforced his German patriotism and he was shocked by Germany's defeat in November 1918.
Sunday evening, Russell Drysdale, 1941, From the collection of: Art Gallery of New South Wales
The stock market in the United States crashed on 24 October 1929. Millions of germans were thrown out of work and several major banks collapsed. Hitler and the Nazis prepared to take advantage of the emergency to gain support for their party. They promised to follow the Versailles Treaty, strengthen the economy, and provide jobs.
Election poster with a head shot of Adolf Hitler taken by Heinrich Hoffmann., Heinrich Hoffmann, 1932, From the collection of: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
He became Chancellor of Germany in 1933. This appointment was allowed by the German constitution.
Eva Braun, Mistress Of Adolf Hitler, Express Newspapers, 1930-01-01, From the collection of: Getty Images
Eva Braun had agreed to share Adolf Hitler's fate. A local magistrate married them early on the morning of April 29, 1945.
Adolph Hitler's Marriage Certificate, From the collection of: U.S. National Archives
Hilter was married to Eva Braun in April 29, 1945. This is their marriage certificate.
Buchenwald Concentration Camp, Margaret Bourke-White, 1945-04-13, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
Hitler hated the Jews so he decided to punish them. This act was known as the Holocaust. Hitler put thousands of Jews into concentration camps, where they would be put in gas chambers, ovens, etc.
Auschwitz Survivors, Keystone, 1964-05-07, From the collection of: Getty Images
An infamous concentration camp was Auschwitz. Here the survivors have marks on their arms. They were treated VERY badly.
Hitler/Jaeger File, Hugo Jaeger, 1939, From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
Hitler and Japan became allies during WW2.
Hitler And Braun Pose For A Picture, Hulton Archive, 1944-01-01, From the collection of: Getty Images
Hitler and his wife committed suicide on April 30, 1945, because they knew that they had lost the war (just a theory).
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