German History By sean.armstrong Nov 2, 1918 German was declared a republic Jan 1, 1934 Adolf Hitler declared himself der Fuhrer. Nov 2, 1939 Germany Invades Poland May 7, 1945 Germany Surrenders Nov 2, 1945 Hitler commits suicide Oct 2, 1949 German Democratic Republic was formed Nov 2, 1949 Allies approve a constitution Nov 2, 1955 West Germany obtains independence Nov 2, 1961 Berlin wall was built Nov 9, 1989 Berlin wall was demolished