Adolf Hitler was the ruler of Germany from 1933 to 1945. Guided by concepts of elitism and racism, he established a brutal totalitarian regime under the ideological banner of National Socialism, or Nazism. His drive for empire resulted in the devastation of World War II, culminating in Germany's defeat and the reordering of world power relationships. Hitler was born on Apr. 20, 1889, in the Austrian town of Braunau am Inn, the son of Alois, a customs official, and …showed first 75 words of 2734 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2734 total…he was the person to save them. He new the rise of nationalism would unite Germany behind him and give him a strong hold over the government. Hitler controlled everything in government and he won much support by being the major figure in Germany’s economic recovery. Hitler was a brilliant leader as far as gaining control and building a strong, successful country. His rise to power would change the world and the future forever.