Adolf Hitler: He was born in 1889 in Austria. His father was a customs officer. He lost his parents from his earlyhood. So he went to Vienna for job and was a painter for sometime. During the First World War, he joined the army and fought bravely for which he was awarded the Iron cross.
Rise of Nazis party: After the war, Hitler did not get any job. So he organized a group of men called the National socialists in 1919, which became the Nazist party.
Beer Hall Revolution:
1. In 1923, he made attempt to capture power. It was known as “Beer Hall Revolution”. But he failed in his attempt.
2. He was arrested for high treason and sentenced to five years imprisonment.
3. While he was in prison he wrote a book called “Mein Kampf” (My struggle), which became the Bible of the Nazis.
Capture of power: Under the inspiring leadership of Hitler, the Nazi party grew in power and number.
1. In the election of 1932, the Nazi party became the 2nd largest group in the German parliament.
2. In 1933, the Nazists became the largest party in the German parliament and Hitler became the Chancellor and Hindenburg as president.
3. On the death of President Hindenburg, he made himself as President and Chancellor.
4. He abolished the Weimar Republic and himself became a dictator.
