Early Life: He was born on April 20, 1889 in Braunau am Inn. His father's name was Alois he was retired as a state official. He spent most of his childhood in the capital of Upper Austria. Since he did not want to follow his father's footsteps as a civil servant, it caused him to struggle in secondary school which he eventually dropped out. His father ended up dying in 1903 and it pushed Adolf to go after his dream of being an artist. He then was rejected from Vienna's Academy of Fine Arts. One thing that stood out to me was that his father was a civil servant. One question that I have is why did he get rejected from Vienna's Academy of Fine Arts.

Military Career of Adolf Hitler: Hitler moved to Munich in 1903 and when World War I began, he joined the Bavarian army. He served bravely on the Western Front, earning two medals, including the Iron Cross First Class. Hitler was wounded twice, once in the leg in 1916 and later temporarily blinded by gas in 1918. While recovering in a hospital, he learned of Germany's defeat. Like many others, he blamed the loss not on the Allies but on the so-called traitors at home, a belief that altered his rise and the fall of the Weimar Republic. One thing that stood out to me was he was temporarily blinded by gas.

Nazi Party: After returning to Munich in 1918, Hitler joined the German Workers' Party, which combined working-class interests with strong nationalism. His powerful speaking skills and charisma quickly elevated him within the party. In 1920, he left the army to focus on propaganda, helping to rebrand the group as the Nazi Party and adopting the swastika as its symbol. In 1921, hitler had become the party's leader, gaining support by exploiting dissatisfaction with the Weimar Republic and the Versailles Treat. He also formed the SA, a paramilitary group used to protect Nazi events and intimidate rivals. One thing that stood out to me was that he left the army to work on propaganda. One question I have is why did he leave the army to work on propaganda.

Beer Hall Putsch: On November 8, 1923 Hitler and his followers attempted a coup known as the Beer Hall Putsch, trying to start a national revolution by storming a beer hall and later marching through Munich. The plan failed after a gunfight with police, and Hitler was arrested. Despite the failure, the event made Hitler a national figure and a hero to many right-wing nationalists. One thing that stood out to me was that the event made Hitler a national figure.

The Schutzstaffel (SS): After Hitler's release from prison, Germany's economic recovery led to renewed support for the Weimar Republic, and interest in Nazism temporarily declined. During this time, Hitler focused on rebuilding the Nazi Party. He founded the Hitler Youth to influence young people and created Schutzstaffel (SS) as a loyal and elite force separate from the SA. The SS, known for their back uniforms and personal loyalty to Hitler, would later grown under Heinrich Himmler into a powerful organization that played a key role in Nazi control and terror during WWII. One thing that stood out to me was he influenced young people.

Eva Braun: During the late 1920s and early 1930s, hitler spent much of his time in Berchtesgaden with his half-sister Angela Raubal and her daughters. He became infatuated with his niece Geli Raubal, who apparent suicide in 1931 deeply affected him. He later called her the only woman he ever truly loved. Afterward, he began a relationship with Eva Braun but never married her. As the Great Depression hit in 1929, weakening the Weimar Republic again, Hitler saw a new opportunity. He worked to gain support from conservatives, including the military and industrial elitism to strengthen the Nazi Party and advance his political goals. One thing that stood out to me was that he confessed his love for his niece.

The Third Reich: In 1932, Adolf Hitler ran for president against WWI hero Paul von Hindenburg and secured 36.8% of the vote. As political instability gripped germany and several chancellors failed to govern effectively, Hindenburg appointed Hitler as chancellor on January 30, 1933. This marked the beginning of the Third Reich, which the Nazis claimed would last a thousand years, signaling the start of Hitler's authoritarian rule and the Nazi regime.

Night of the Long Knives: On June 29, 1934, during the Night of Long Knives, Hitler ordered the murder of Ernst Rohm, former Chancellor Kurt von Schleicher, and many other within his own party, especially members of the SA who were seen as a threat to his power. After President Hindenburg died on August 2, 1934, Germany's military leaders agreed to merge roles of president and chancellor, giving Hitler full control of the armed forces and solidifying his absolute authority over the country. One thing that stood out to me was he ordered murders of many leader within his own political party.

Persecution of Jews: On September 15, 1935, the Nuremberg Laws stripped Jews of German citizenship and banned them from marrying or having relationships with non-Jewish Germans. Although the Nazis temporarily toned down their anti-Jewish actions during the 1936 Berlin Olympics to avoid international criticism, they continued to pass laws that removed Jewish civil and political rights. Alongside this persecution, the Nazi regime worked to control German culture by burning books, shutting down independent media, spreading propaganda, and forcing educators to join the party. Much of the oppression was carried out by the Gestapo, the secret police arm of the SS, which grew in power during this time. One thing that stood out to me was that the German regime were able to control basically everything.

Outbreak of World War II: In March 1936, Hitler defied his generals by sending German troops into the demilitarized Rhineland. Over the next two years, Germany forced alliances with Italy and Japan, annexed Austria, and took control of parts of Czechoslovakia, facing little resistance from other nations. In May 1939, Hitler strengthened ties with Italy through the Pact of Steel, and soon after, he signed the non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union. On September 19, 1939, Germany invaded Poland, triggering Britain and France to finally declare war, marking the start of WWII. One thing that stood out to me was how Germany made allied with Italy and Japan.

Concentration Camps: Staring in 1933, the Nazis used a network of concentration camps, including Dachau, to imprison Jews and other targeted groups. After World War II began, Nazi policy shifted from expelling Jews to extermination them. Mobile killing units called Einsatzgruppen massacred entire Jewish communities during the invasion of the Soviet Union, and the concentration camp system expanded into death camps like Auschwitz-Birkenau in occupied poland. At Auschwitz, some prisoners, especially twins, were subjected to brutal medical experiments by Dr. Josef Mengele. While the Nazis also persecuted Catholics, Roman, the disabled, homosexual, and political opponents, theri main target was the jewish population, murdering around 6 million Jews by the end of the war. One thing that stood out to me was that Nazi also targeted Catholics, the disabled, homosexual and many more.

End of World War II: By the end of 1942, Germany began to lose momentum in WWII after defeat at El-Alamein and Stalingrad, along with the arrival of the U.S troops in North Africa. As the war dragged on, Hitler grew increasingly ill, isolated, reliant on drugs from his personal doctor. In July 1944, a jor assassination attempt led by Col. Claus von Stauffenberg nearly succeeded when bomb exploded at hitler's headquarter. Following the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944, many European cities were liberated. In a final effort, wHiterl launched the Ardennes Offensive in December, but it failed. By early 1945, with Soviet troops approaching Berlin, Hitler retreated to a bunker beneath the Chancellery, where he made plans for resistance before ultimately giving up. One thing that stood out me was that a bomb exploded in Hitler's headquarter.

How Did Adolf Hitler Die?: On the night of April 28-29, 1945, Hitler married Eva Braun in his Berlin bunker. The next day, after dictating his political testament, Hitler committed suicide by shooting himself, while Evan took poison. Their bodies were burned as he has ensured. With Soviet forces occupying Berlin, Germany surrendered unconditionally on May 7, 1945, ending the war in Europe. Although Hitler envisioned a " Thousand-Year Reich", his regime lasted just over 12 years and left behind massive destruction, reshaping the course of German, European, and world history. One thing that stood out to me was that while Hitler shot himself, his wife drank poison.