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The early years
Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn on the Austro-German border on 20th April 1889. His family background has given rise to much psychological speculation. His father, a customs official who died when Hitler was 13, was cold and strict. His mother was gentle and loving and pampered her son, who adored her. Hitler's school career ended in failure, but the death of his father had removed the pressure on him to get a job. -
Drifting in Vienna
Having moved to Vienna in 1907, his failure to get into Art school came as a major blow.His money from an orphan's pension and borrowed from relatives eventually ran out, and he was forced to take refuge in men's hostels where he lived from 1909 to 1913. -
Hitler is blinded by mustard gas.
While fighting the British, Hitler is blinded by a mustard gas attack. He regains his sight but while he is recovering he is deeply depressed and spends much of his time crying. -
Hitler declares war against the United States.
Four days after Japan bombs Pearl Harbor, Hitler declares war against the U.S. Germany had no agreement with Japan, but Hitler likes the fact that he is now the center of World War II, the biggest war the world has ever -
Hitler survives an assassination attempt.
Hitler escapes serious injury when a bomb explodes at his headquarters in Berlin. It is the third assassination attempt against Hitler. A senior officer is blamed for planting the bomb. -
Hitler commits suicide in Berlin.
Probably 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.
