The Evolution Of Adolf Hitler: Unmasking The Architect Of Evil. Part #02
How Hitler went from one-sided winning WWII to ending his own life in a bunker.
Content:
1. WWII & Hitler’s Rise 2. Britain & France’s Response: Dunkirk 3. Start of Hitler’s Downfall 4. After Math & Conspiracy Theory 5. US atomic bombs on Japan 6. Support Message.
If you win, you need not have to explain…If you lose, you should not be there to explain. Adolf Hitler
WWII: The Rise of Hitler on Global Forum
After the fall of Germany in World War I, Hitler began rebuilding the German military secretly in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. He aimed to restore Germany’s military strength and pursue territorial expansion.
In 1938, Hitler annexed Austria (Anschluss) and later incorporated Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland region through the Munich Agreement. These actions demonstrated his aggressive expansionist policies. The then Britain prime minister Neville Chamberlain did not want another war, so he, with the Munich agreement, allowed Hitler to have the Sudetenland region, but he wasn’t aware of what was coming.
Hitler captured Poland in September 1939, Germany’s invasion of Poland triggered a chain of events that led to a global conflict marking the official start of World War II. This period is called the Phony War because the declaration of war was only on-paper.
The Soviet Union, under the leadership of Joseph Stalin, had signed a non-aggression pact with Germany in 1939. This allowed Hitler to focus on his Western European ambitions.
Hitler was unstoppable at this time; his Blitzkrieg strategy, characterized by swift and coordinated attacks using combined forces of infantry, tanks, and air support, aimed to overcome enemy defenses and secure victory quickly. Hitler gained control of Norway and Denmark in April 1940 through successful military campaigns.
Britain & France Response and DUNKIRK Evacuation:
Britain and France reacted to Hitler’s aggression by declaring absolute war on Germany. The Battle of France took place in 1940, where German forces defeated the Allies, captured France, and forced their evacuation from Dunkirk.
Dunkirk was a crucial evacuation operation in which the British and Allied forces managed to rescue around 338,000 troops from the beaches of Dunkirk, avoiding complete capture by the Germans. This event is outstandingly depicted in Christopher Nolan’s movie (Dunkirk).
Hitler did not capture every country in Europe. While many countries fell under German control, Britain, Italy, and the Soviet Union remained independent, and Britain engaged in resistance against Hitler’s forces. He did not attack Italy because he considered them an ally of the Axis powers. As for Russia, Hitler initially signed a non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union, so Britain was the only country left that was openly at war with Hitler’s Germany.
The United States initially remained neutral after what had happened in WWI, but after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, US entered World War II.
Fun Fact, US economy thrived during the WWII period, and after WWII, the US became a superpower.
Hitler’s Craze of Power: Start of Hitler’s Downfall
Hitler thought that Britain would sign a peace treaty as he didn’t want to invade Britain. But in this dark period for the United Kingdom, prime minister the infamous Winston Churchill gave an extraordinary speech making it clear that Britain would not surrender.
we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender… Winston Churchill
After this, Hitler lost the Battle of Britain Day in September 1940, as the German Luftwaffe failed to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force (RAF), leading to the abandonment of Hitler’s plans for a land invasion of Britain. This was the first major loss for Hitler
Then Hitler made the worst mistake as he attacked the Soviet Union in June 1941 as part of Operation Barbarossa. Initially, German forces made significant gains, but they faced harsh winters, logistical challenges, and the resilience of the Soviet army, resulting in a protracted and costly war for Germany.
The Soviet Union successfully repelled the German attack on multiple fronts, with key turning points such as the Battle of Stalingrad (1942–1943) and the Soviet counteroffensives.
The Allied forces came into being as the United Kingdom, Soviet Union, and the United States, along with their allies, collectively declared war against Germany and opened gates for other countries to be allies.
The tide of the war began to turn against Hitler after the Allied invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day, on June 6, 1944. The invasion marked a significant step towards the liberation of Western Europe from German occupation. This was one of the deadliest phases of WWII.
As the Allies went deeper into the German territory, they uncovered evidence of the atrocities committed by the Nazis, including the concentration camps and the Holocaust that was hidden from the world.
In April 1945, Soviet forces reached Berlin, and Hitler realized that defeat was inevitable. On April 30, 1945, he committed suicide in his bunker in Berlin alongside his wife, Eva Braun.
The Aftermath of the Hitler’s Death & a Conspiracy Theory:
Hitler’s death marked the end of Nazi Germany, but the war continued until Germany’s unconditional surrender on May 7, 1945. The conflict resulted in the deaths of millions of people and immense destruction across Europe.
The Nuremberg Trials, held between 1945 and 1946, prosecuted and sentenced surviving Nazi leaders for their roles in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
The impact of Hitler’s actions and ideology had far-reaching consequences, leading to a significant reevaluation of nationalism, racism, and human rights on a global scale.
The legacy of Adolf Hitler and the Holocaust stands as a powerful reminder of the perils associated with extremism. It emphasizes the crucial need to foster an atmosphere of tolerance, inclusivity, and profound respect for every individual.
There is a conspiracy theory; the most common claim is that Hitler, along with his wife Eva Braun, fled to Argentina or another South American country. It is suggested that they used clandestine escape routes and evaded capture by Allied forces. Supporters of this theory point to alleged sightings and testimonies from individuals who claim to have encountered Hitler or his associates in South America. Some even claim that Hitler continued to exert influence and orchestrate events from his secret location. Do we have any strong evidence? No, we don’t, but this theory gained recognition and was worth mentioning.
But what about the Atomic Bombs?
Japan was on Axis with Germany, but they didn’t surrender even after Hitler’s death and the German surrender. They ignored every ultimatum so in response to this, and as Pearl Harbor retaliation, the US dropped atomic bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing hundreds and thousands of civilians. But was this necessary? We’ll cover it in a different article.
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