Nazi
Nazi Germany Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (NSDAP)
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| 1933–1945 | |||||||||
| Motto: "Ein Volk, ein Reich, ein Führer" | |||||||||
| Anthem: "Horst-Wessel-Lied" | |||||||||
| Capital | Berlin | ||||||||
| Common languages | German | ||||||||
| Government | Totalitarian dictatorship | ||||||||
| Führer | |||||||||
• 1934–1945 | Adolf Hitler | ||||||||
| Legislature | Reichstag | ||||||||
| Historical era | Interwar period / World War II | ||||||||
• Adolf Hitler appointed Chancellor
| January 30, 1933 | ||||||||
• Surrender of Nazi Germany
| May 8, 1945 | ||||||||
| Currency | Reichsmark | ||||||||
| ISO 3166 code | [[ISO 3166-2:DE
|DE ]] | ||||||||
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Nazi Germany, officially known as the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei or NSDAP), was a totalitarian regime that ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945. Led by Adolf Hitler, the party's rise to power marked the beginning of one of the darkest chapters in world history, characterized by the outbreak of World War II and the Holocaust.
Ideology[edit | edit source]
The ideology of Nazi Germany was based on the principles of National Socialism, which combined elements of nationalism, racial purity, anti-Semitism, and anti-communism. Central to Nazi ideology was the belief in the racial superiority of the Aryan race and the need for living space (Lebensraum) for the German people.
Rise to Power[edit | edit source]
The Nazi Party's ascent began in the early 1920s, gaining significant popularity during the economic hardships of the Weimar Republic. Hitler's charismatic leadership and the party's promise to restore Germany's former glory resonated with many disillusioned Germans. In 1933, Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany, and he quickly consolidated power by eliminating political opposition and establishing a dictatorship.
Government and Structure[edit | edit source]
The government of Nazi Germany was a totalitarian dictatorship that relied heavily on propaganda, mass surveillance, and the suppression of free speech. The regime controlled all aspects of life, including the media, education, and the arts, to enforce its ideologies and maintain control over the populace.
World War II and the Holocaust[edit | edit source]
Under Nazi rule, Germany initiated World War II with the invasion of Poland in 1939. The war led to the occupation of much of Europe and was marked by unprecedented atrocities, including the systematic genocide of six million Jews and millions of others in what is now known as the Holocaust.
Downfall[edit | edit source]
The tide of the war turned against Germany as the Allied forces gained ground on both the eastern and western fronts. The regime finally collapsed in 1945 when Berlin was captured by Soviet troops, and Hitler committed suicide.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The legacy of Nazi Germany is overwhelmingly negative, marked by the immense human suffering caused by its policies and military aggression. The Nuremberg Trials post-war helped to bring many of its leaders to justice, establishing a precedent for international law and human rights.
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