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Hermann Wilhelm Göring (12 January 1893 – 15 October 1946) was a German politician, military leader, and a leading member of the Nazi Party. He was one of the primary architects of the Nazi regime in Germany and played a significant role in the establishment and operation of the Third Reich.

Early Life and Military Career

Göring was born in Rosenheim, Kingdom of Bavaria, in the German Empire. He joined the Imperial German Army in 1912 and served as a fighter pilot during World War I, where he became a decorated ace. After the war, he joined the Freikorps and later became involved in the Nazi Party.

Rise to Power

Göring was an early member of the Nazi Party and participated in the Beer Hall Putsch in 1923. After the failed coup, he fled to Austria and later returned to Germany, where he became a prominent figure in the party. In 1932, he was elected as the President of the Reichstag, and after the Nazi seizure of power in 1933, he was appointed as the Minister President of Prussia.

Role in the Nazi Regime

Göring held numerous high-ranking positions in the Nazi government, including Reichsmarschall and head of the Luftwaffe. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Gestapo and the concentration camp system. Göring was also responsible for the implementation of the Four Year Plan, which aimed to prepare Germany for war.

World War II

During World War II, Göring was one of Adolf Hitler's closest associates and was heavily involved in the planning and execution of military operations. However, his influence waned as the war progressed, and he was eventually sidelined by other Nazi leaders.

Trial and Death

After the defeat of Nazi Germany, Göring was captured by the Allies and put on trial at the Nuremberg Trials. He was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity and was sentenced to death. Göring committed suicide by ingesting cyanide the night before his scheduled execution.

Legacy

Göring remains a controversial figure due to his central role in the Nazi regime and the atrocities committed during World War II. His actions and policies had a profound impact on the course of history and continue to be studied and debated by historians.

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• Adolf Hitler
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• Nuremberg Trials
• Gestapo
• Third Reich
• World War II