Adolf Hitler was born in 1889 in Austria and showed early ambitions of becoming an artist, though he was rejected from art school. He volunteered for the German army in World War I and was disturbed by Germany's defeat. Hitler joined the Nazi party and became its leader, gaining popularity through fiery speeches appealing to national pride and blaming the Treaty of Versailles for Germany's struggles. While in prison for attempting to overthrow the government, Hitler wrote his book Mein Kampf outlining his beliefs in German superiority and the need for dictatorship. The Nazis rose to power amid the Great Depression and Hitler became Chancellor, establishing a dictatorship and embarking on World War II by invading Poland. Defeated and isolated, Hitler committed suicide in 1945.

1. “…Mein Kampf : My Struggle”
THE MAKING OF
“Adolf Hitler”

2. Early Life…
 Born On 20th April,1889
 Small town in Austria
 4th child of 3rd marriage of Alois Hitler
 Father born to an unmarried woman
 Poor student
 Angered his harsh, ill-tempered father
 Ambition of becoming an artist
 Early childhood experiences made him
incapable of emotional empathy &
humanity

3. Early Life...
 After death of parents he
moved to Vienna with
vague hopes of becoming
an artist.
 Got rejected by School of
Arts.
 Gradually started political
observations and developed
hatred towards Jews.

4. Corporal Hitler…
 He volunteered army service during World War I.
 Was deeply shaken by Germany’s defeat and vowed
to rebuilt Germany.
 Became a member of NAZI Party.
 NAZI : discovered 2 remarkable talents…
 (I) Public Oratory
 (ii) Inspiring personal loyalty
 Party Leader

5. NAZI PARTY
 He build party by fierce speeches.
Key Elements of Appeal :
…sense of offended National Pride
caused by Treaty Of Versailles.
 Tried to overthrow ruling Govt.
exploiting the political crisis.
 But he failed, and was sentenced for 5yrs
imprisonment.

6. Mein Kampf : My Struggle
 While imprisoned Hitler stated his
Beliefs and Ideas for Germany’s
future.
 Proclaimed the Superiority of
German race.
 Believed that only Dictatorship
could save Germany.

7. RISE OF NAZIS
Hitler rebuilt his NAZI party.
World wide Great Depression.
 Nazi Party become the strongest party.
 Hitler became the Chancellor of party.
 He protest march, mass meetings and speeches.

9. World War II
 Hitler moved towards Dictatorship
 He suppressed Civil Rights
 Prepared for World War II
 Repudiated Treaty of Versailles
 Formed ‘AXIS POWERS’
 Invaded Poland
 Declaration Of War

10. The Holocaust

11. Defeat & End
 Hitler was unwilling to listen to advice
Economic & political position deteriorated
 Plot to remove Hitler
 Entry of USA as world power

12. Last Days
 He became a broken man.
 Physically & Mentally tortured.
 Committed suicide.
Adolf Hitler
(1889-1945)

13. Thank You