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Birth
Hitler is born in the small Austrian village of Braunau Am Inn, to his peasant parents Alois and Klara. (Depicted is the home Hitler was born into) -
Hitler moves to Vienna
After the death of his father in 1903 and the death of his mother in 1907, Hitler moves to Vienna to pursue an art career and is rejected. While in Vienna, he acquires his Anti-Semetic beliefs. (Depicted is Vienna in 1908) -
Hitler Joins World War 1
At the beginning of the First World War, Hitler joins the German army, specifically, the 16th Bavarian Reserve Infantry Regiment. He stands out as a good soldier, being promoted to corporal and receiving the Iron Cross for being a runner on the western front. (Depicted is Hitler, on the far right, with some of his fellow soldiers of the 16th Bavarian Reserve Infantry Regiment) -
Hitler Becomes Leader Of Nazi Party
After success in the German military as a political officer, Hitler runs for and wins the position of leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party (Nazi Party). (Depicted is the Nazi Party's symbol, the Swastika) -
Holocaust Begins
The elimination of Jews from Eastern Europe by the Nazi Party (led by Hitler) begins. (Depicted are prisoners in a concentration camp during the Holocaust) -
Hitler Becomes Dictator of Germany
Hitler easily wins the German Presidential Election, mainly for pledging to fight against Communism. He gains the title of Fuhrer, making him the strongest German at the time. (Depicted is Hitler in a crowd during the time he would have been running for the position of Fuhrer) -
Hitler Commits Suicide
After it became clear that the Nazis would not win the War, Hitler commits suicide to avoid being captured by Soviet troops. He shoots himself in the head while biting down on a cyanide capsule. (Depicted is a newspaper announcing Hitler's death)
