1. Turning Point: Invasion of the Soviet Union

  • In 1941, Hitler broke his pact with Joseph Stalin and invaded the Soviet Union, but failed to capture key cities like Moscow and Stalingrad.

  • This marked the beginning of Germany’s downfall.

2. Entry of the United States

  • After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, the United States joined the war, turning the tide against Germany.

3. Allied Victories

  • In 1944, Allied forces invaded France (D-Day).

  • Germany was attacked from both the west (by the Allies) and the east (by the Soviets).

4. Hitler’s Death

  • As Soviet troops closed in on Berlin in April 1945, Hitler retreated to his underground bunker.

  • On April 30, 1945, Hitler committed suicide. Germany surrendered a week later on May 8, 1945, marking the end of the war in Europe.

โ˜ ๏ธ The Holocaust

Under Hitler's rule, Nazi Germany carried out the Holocaust, the genocide of 6 million Jews, along with millions of others including Roma people, disabled individuals, and political prisoners. Concentration camps like Auschwitz became symbols of this horrific crime.

๐Ÿงพ Conclusion

Adolf Hitler's rise was fueled by economic despair, national humiliation, and his ability to manipulate public emotions. His fall came through military overreach, growing resistance, and the united effort of Allied powers. His legacy remains a powerful warning about the dangers of totalitarianism, racism, and unchecked power.