Hitler

Born in Austria in 1889, Adolf Hitler grew up to become one of the most powerful, and brutal leaders of the world. When he was 15 (sophomore year) he failed and was asked to repeat the grade but decided to drop out of school instead. Three years later he moved to Vienna to pursue his art interests, yet was rejected from both art school he applied to, which is the time he first became interested in politics. During the first world war he became a corporal, and earned many awards for his bravery, one of which was the Iron Cross first class. In 1918 he had an eye injury from a gas attack which led to depression and uncertainty for his future. He like Obama was a well known and enjoyable speaker, and often spoke to the German workers party about the injustices that came to Germany as a result of the Treaty of Versailles. Rising quickly, due to his speaking abilities, by 1921 he was the leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party, or the Nazi party. Two years later he had risen the number of members to 56,000, however he would not jain a significant number of members until the world depression hit. In hopes to force the Bavarian government to work with the Nazis, he staged the Nazi Beer Hall Putsch, which led to his arrest. While in jail he wrote a book of his ideas and how he would organize his party once released from prison. The book was called "Mein Kampf," or in english, "My struggle." In the election of 1932 he became runner up, however was appointed chancellor due to his popularity amongst the people. He used his power to eliminate competitive ideas and appoint nazi's to office positions. One Hindenburg, the man who beat him for president was found dead, Hitler's power was secure. Once president he immediately started preparing for war. In 1936 he invaded the Rhineland, and annexed Austria and parts of Czechoslovakia, and the West was ok with this due to the Munich Agreement. He made an alliance with Russia and Italy in 1939, then proceeded to invade Poland, starting world war 2. A year later he took Denmark Norway and France, and he then tried to invade Russia with Operation Barbarossa, which was a huge mistake because his soldiers were not prepared for the Russian winter and cold. He committed suicide in 1945 and Germany surrendered shortly after.


http://www.history.co.uk/biographies/adolf-hitler
http://www.biography.com/people/adolf-hitler-9340144
http://secondworldwar.co.uk/index.php/biography-of-adolf-hitler/48-hitler-biography-part-1