Third Reich

Much is known about the infamous Adolf Hitler. Despite all the stories of the holocaust and dictatorship, let us venture more into the life of this cunning yet charismatic leader.

The Fuhrer, as the people call him, Adolf Hitler was the first born son of Alois and Klara Hitler. He had 4 other siblings but only he and his younger sister Paula survived to be adults.

Hitler’s main passion was arts. He’d always wanted to be an artist. When he turned 18, he applied to a few art based institutions but sadly, they were all turned down. Later Hitler joined the German Army during the First World War where he had the chance to prove himself to be worthy of something. He was a despatch runner delivering important messages. He did this job in a very successful manner up to the point where his general promoted him to the rank “Corporal”.

In October 1918, Hitler was blinded in a British mustard gas attack which blinded him thus having himself admitted in a military hospital. His condition improved gradually but during the period of the healing, Hitler would be in a deep state of depression, often crying and avoiding contact will people.

After the war, Hitler was stationed in Munich, the capital of Bavaria. While Hitler was in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, Kurt Eisner, leader of the Independent Socialist Party, declared Bavaria a Socialist Republic. Hitler was appalled by the revolution. As a German Nationalist he disagreed with the socialist belief in equality.

Hitler viewed socialism as a Jewish conspiracy. Not only that, but during the time of that period, many of the socialist leaders were Jews, including Karl Marx who is known to be the father of the capitalism.

The Jews had been persecuted for centuries and therefore were attracted to a movement that proclaimed that all men and women deserved to be treated as equals. That was among the reasons why the Jews joined socialist and communists parties.

 Karl Marx

In February 1920, the National Socialist German Workers Party (NSDAP) published its first programme which became known as the "25 Points". Hitler's reputation as an orator grew and it soon became clear that he was the main reason why people were joining the party. This gave Hitler tremendous power within the organization as they knew they could not afford to lose him.



The German Army also began using Hitler as a spy. In September 1919, he was instructed to attend a meeting of the German Worker's Party (GWP). The leader, Anton Drexler was impressed by Hitler's passion whilst giving speeches. This got him the invitation not only to be a member in the party, but Hitler was appointed as the party's propaganda manager.

Anton Drexler

As time flew by many people would come to hear the speech of this passionate man. Hitler would always appear late during speeches, standing still to wait for the crowd to go silent, only then will he start his passionate yet persuading speech.

Many people were inspired by Adolf Hitler and on 24th February, 1920, the NSDAP (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), later nicknamed the Nazi Party held a mass rally where it announced its new programme. The rally was attended by over 2,000 people, a great improvement on the 25 people who were at Hitler's first party meeting.

Hitler knew that the party grew stronger because of his abilities. Not long after that, Hitler challenged Drexler for the leadership of the party. After hesitating, Drexler approved and that day was the day "The Fuhrer" was born.