After WWII, Germany faced many challenges including losing territory and resources, millions of deaths and injuries, and destroyed industry and infrastructure. The Treaty of Versailles further hampered recovery by imposing heavy reparations and restricting the military. This led to economic struggles as inflation rose and jobs and goods became scarce. Adolf Hitler gained popularity by promising to address these issues and blaming Jews and the treaty for Germany's problems. He rose to power as Chancellor in 1933 and quickly established a dictatorship, rebuilding the military while restricting civil liberties.

12. Hitler becomes “the fuehrer”!

13. German Socialist Workers Party, the Nazis, a Midnight Parade!

17. WW II Europe Red countries are Allied or Allied-controlled. Blue is Axis or Axis controlled countries, and the Soviet Union is colored green prior to joining the Allies in 1941.