Adolf Hitler was a German politician and leader of the Nazi Party. He was born on April 20, 1889, and died on April 30, 1945. Hitler is most known for his role as the dictator of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945.
Under Hitler's leadership, Germany invaded neighboring countries, starting with Poland in 1939, which marked the beginning of World War II. He pursued an aggressive expansionist policy and aimed to establish a Greater Germanic Reich, leading to the occupation of several European nations.
Hitler implemented a series of repressive policies, targeting specific groups, especially Jews, in what is known as the Holocaust. Approximately six million Jews, along with millions of other people, were systematically persecuted, imprisoned, and exterminated in concentration camps.
Hitler's militaristic and expansionist policies ultimately led to the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945. His actions resulted in the loss of millions of lives and irreparable damage to the world. Adolf Hitler is widely regarded as one of history's most reviled figures for his role in instigating World War II and committing genocide.
Who was adolf Hitler and what did he do?
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