Hitler
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Adolf. (ˈaːdɔlf). Grandmother's maiden name and father's original surname Schicklgrüber . 1889–1945, German dictator, born in Austria. After becoming president of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi party), he attempted to overthrow the government of Bavaria (1923). While in prison he wrote Mein Kampf, expressing his philosophy of the superiority of the Aryan race and the inferiority of the Jews. He was appointed chancellor of Germany (1933), transforming it from a democratic republic into the totalitarian Third Reich, of which he became Führer in 1934. He established concentration camps to exterminate the Jews, rearmed the Rhineland (1936), annexed Austria (1938) and Czechoslovakia, and invaded Poland (1939), which precipitated World War II. He committed suicide
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a person who displays dictatorial characteristics
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He said this was not the more famous Führerbunker, where Hitler and Eva Braun committed suicide and which lies about 120m to the north.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
The dumbest phrase in military history is Adolf Hitler saying “Let’s attack Russia in the winter.”
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
It’s like saying “Well, you know, Hitler was a vegetarian.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Back in 2016 he compared his future boss to Hitler.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
When the news of the failed mission reached Hitler, he launched into a violent tirade.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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