Adolf Hitler (1889–1945) was the leader of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi Party) and dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945. Born in Austria, he moved to Germany in 1913 and served as a soldier during World War I. In the aftermath of the war, he became active in nationalist politics and rose to prominence as a powerful orator.
While imprisoned in 1924 after a failed coup attempt (the Beer Hall Putsch), Hitler dictated Mein Kampf (“My Struggle”), outlining his ideology, political ambitions, and vision for Germany’s future. The book became central to Nazi propaganda, blending autobiography with extremist political theory.
Hitler’s leadership led to World War II and the Holocaust, resulting in the deaths of millions. He died by suicide in April 1945 as Allied forces closed in on Berlin.
