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Adolf is Born.
Hitler is born in Braunau Am Inn, Austria. His parents, Alois and Klara. -
Off to Vienna
Hitler moves to Vienna, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. -
Off to War
Hitler tried to evade military service in Austria, Hungary and when he was caught he goes to war -
Second Class Iron Cross
Hitler recieves the Second Class Iron Cross when he volunteered for the Sixtenteeth Reserve Bavarian Infantry Regiment. -
First Class Iron Cross
Hitler recieves the First Class Iron Cross during WWI in the Sixteenth Reserver Bavarian Infantry Regiment. -
Treaty of Versailles
Germany takes responsibility for WWI, makes large payments, and limits military to 100K and gives up territory. -
Hitler in Charge
Hitler becomes in charge of the party's propaganda and leaves the army to improve his position in the party. -
Introduction of the Swastika
Hitler introduces the swastika as a symbol of the Nazi party and creates a private army of brown shirted stormtroopers. Force and violence quickly become traits of the party. -
Arrested for Treason
The Nazis unsuccessfully try to take over the German government and Hitler is sentenced to prison for five years for treason. -
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Communism Rises
Communism begins to rise in Germany over this time. -
The Holocaust Begins
The Nazis, led by Hitler, begin to systematically eliminate Jews from Eastern Europe. At least six million Jews will be killed, many in brutal concentration camps, before the Holocaust ends in 1945. -
Hitler Takes Control
Hitler secures totalitarian control of the state. -
The Nazi Party Peaks
Ludwig Muller gets elected in 1933, the Nazi party reaches the peak of power over the church party. -
Loss of Support
Nazi's lose over 2 million supporters and Hitler agrees to a coalition. -
Hitler Takes Oath
Adolf Hitler takes an Oath of Office from Weinmar Republic President. -
Man of the Year
Due to his political dominance and being such as central figure in the world, Time magazine names Hitler as "Man of the Year." The magazine describes the actions of his Nazi Party as "ruthless." -
Hitler commits suidice
Trying to avoid being captured by Soviet troops, Hitler kills himself. He commits suicide by shooting himself in the head while biting down on a poisonous cyanide capsule.