Adolf Hitler's political career began as a member of the German Workers' Party (DAP), later known as the

Nazi Party. He quickly rose through the ranks within the party, assuming the position of leader in 1921
and renaming it the Nazi Party. National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP). Hitler's charismatic
speaking skills and nationalist ideology gained him a growing following among disillusioned Germans in
the aftermath of World War I.

How was the German Economic and political situation in 1930?

After Germany's withdrawal from the war in the early 1930s, Germany experienced an economic and
political crisis that began in the fall of 1929. There was a global economic crisis known as the "Great
Depression", In which millions of Germans lost their jobs. Unemployment, hunger, poverty and
homelessness became serious problems in Germany at that time.

Before we continue, there are some misconceptions we should point out about Hitler's leadership. It is
important to understand that:

1. Hitler did not seize power through a coup.

2. Hitler was not directly elected to power.
3. Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power through legal political processes in Germany.

Hitler was appointed as Chancellor because the Nazi Party was very popular in Germany at the
time, however the Nazi Party was not always very popular, in fact the Nazi movement first began
in the early 1920s and was small, ineffective and marginal.

The German government failed to solve the problems caused by the Great Depression.
Germany was also politically divided. This made issuing new laws almost impossible, as a result
of the dispute in the German Parliament. Many Germans lost confidence in their leaders' ability
to govern. Extremist political groups, such as the Nazi Party, became more visible. They took
advantage of the economic and political chaos. They used propaganda to attract Germans, who
were tired of political stagnation.

As a result of the Versailles Deal, the Allies imposed harsh conditions on Germany, forcing it
to cede 10% of its territory and all its overseas possessions. The terms of the Treaty of Versailles
also included weakening the Rhineland, restricting the German army and navy, preventing it
from having air power, and prosecuting Kaiser Wilhelm II and other German leaders for war
crimes. More importantly, Article 231 of the treaty, known as the “War Guilt Clause,” forced
Germany to bear full responsibility for sparking World War I, and to pay huge reparations for the
losses suffered by the Allies in the war.

In 1993, Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany by President Paul von
Hindenburg. He wasted no time in consolidating power and dismantling democratic institutions.
Hitler immediately banned all opposition parties, created a one-party state and launched a
series of purges to eliminate dissent within the government and army.
 Under Hitler's leadership, Germany pursued an aggressive foreign policy, seeking to
overturn the restrictions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles. In 1938, Hitler annexed Austria to
Germany in what was known as the Anschluss and later occupied Czechoslovakia. These
territorial acquisitions, combined with Hitler's expansionist ambitions, increased tensions
between neighboring countries and paved the way for the outbreak of World War II.

In September 1939, Hitler's invasion of Poland marked the beginning of the war. Over the
next six years, German forces under Hitler conquered much of Europe through a combination of
strategies and blitzkrieg tactics. France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and parts of the Soviet Union
fell under German control. Hitler's military success initially led many Germans to view him as a
brilliant strategist and strong leader.

However, as the war progressed, strategic mistakes and eventually counterattacks by Allied
forces began to turn the tide against Germany. Hitler's overconfidence and careful management
of military operations proved decisive, leading to the loss of key battles and dwindling resources.
Despite his attempts to rally the German people through propaganda and speeches, the Axis
power's war efforts collapsed.

The most famous aspect of Hitler's career was carrying out the Holocaust. Under Hitler's
orders, millions of people, primarily Jews, but also members of other minority groups, such as
Romani people, disabled individuals, and political opponents, were systematically persecuted
and exterminated in concentration and extermination camps.

As the war approached its end, Hitler's mental and physical health deteriorated. He became
increasingly isolated in his underground bunker in Berlin. He was cut off from the reality of
Germany's impending defeat. On April 30, 1945, with Soviet forces approaching, Hitler
committed suicide, ending his career as leader of Nazi Germany.

"Anyone can deal with victory, Only the mighty can bear defeat".
Adolf Hitler