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Adolf Hitler

A man many people consider the embodiment of evil, Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany, started World War II, and instigated the Holocaust.
Hitler Pictures
Many people have stated that Adolf Hitler was evil, mad, or crazy. The really scary thing is that Hitler was a man. Learn more about Hitler, the man responsible for the deaths of millions of people.
Adolf Hitler Biography
Known as one of the most evil people in history, Adolf Hitler was responsible for World War II and the Holocaust. Learn more about Hitler through this biography.
Adolf Hitler Bulleted Overview
From your About.com Guide, a biography of Adolf Hitler in a bulleted format.
Adolf Hitler Photographs
A collection of photos of Adolf Hitler which includes photographs of Hitler greeting foreign dignataries, standing with other Nazi officials, wielding an axe, attending Nazi Party rallies, and much more.
Ancestry of Adolf Hitler
The name of Hitler provokes intense emotions. But what if Adolf Hitler had really been named Adolf Schicklgruber? It was closer than you think.
Hitler's Family Tree
Adolf Hitler's family tree is complicated. Find out more about Hitler's past by examining his family tree.
Beer Hall Putsch
On November 8, 1923, Adolf Hitler attempted to sieze control of Germany through a putsch (coup). Learn about his failed attempt.
Hitler's Last Will
In Hitler's last will, written a day before his death, he planned the future for his body and possessions.
Biography of Adolf Hitler
In a very clear and concise format, Hitler's life is documented from birth up to the year 1937.
Cybrary of the Holocaust Biography
This has a summary of Hitler's life from the Cybrary which emphasizes the years before Hitler became the Führer.
Handwriting Sample of Hitler
Though many people believe you can tell a lot about someone from their handwriting, I believe it helps make the person real - not just a name from history. Here is a sample of Hitler's handwriting.
The History Place: 1889 - 1933, the Rise of Adolf Hitler
Divided into 24 chapters, The History Place gives a very thorough overview of Hitler's life up to 1933, when Hitler took power in Germany.
The History Place: 1933 - 1939, the Triumph of Hitler
Broken up into 18 chapters, The History Place offers a very thorough look at the years Hitler was in power before WWII began.
JSource: Biography of Hitler
An interesting biography of Hitler, from Who's Who in Nazi Germany.
Location of Hitler's Bunker in Berlin
This site hosts a map with a large red dot at the approximate location of Hitler's bunker. Also, there is a link to a picture of the bunker's remains in 1995.
Original Artworks By Adolf Hitler
Hitler was an aspiring artist. This site is attempting to sell some of his early artworks, but more importantly, they show the drawings.
Time 100 Biography
Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel discusses Hitler's impact on the 20th century.
Wiesenthal Center Biography
A wonderful short overview of Adolf Hitler's life, taken from the Time-Life Books.
Wikipedia: Hitler Biography
A very thorough, encyclopedic biography of Adolf Hitler.

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