After prison, Hitler realized he could not take power by force; he had to be elected.
Once in the government, Hitler moved with ruthless speed to dismantle democracy. Hitler: Ascent, 1889-1939
By July 1932, the Nazis became the largest party in the Reichstag. 🔨 Consolidation of Dictatorship (1933–1934) After prison, Hitler realized he could not take
The annexation of Austria into the German Reich. Hitler: Ascent, 1889-1939
Hitler’s foreign policy was a series of gambles that the Western powers failed to stop.
Developed his pan-Germanism and antisemitism during this period, influenced by local populist politicians. 🎖️ The Impact of World War I (1914–1918)
Twice rejected by the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts.