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Adolf Hitler: Rise and Downfall
Early Years: Hitler in the First World War
Mar 30, 2023
Exploring Hitler's transition to Munich during World War I, his evasion of military service, and his traumatic injury in Flanders in 1918 that could have ended his rise to power before it began.
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- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 triggered World War I, changing the course of global history.
- Hitler's move from Austria to Germany in 1913 symbolized his rejection of Austrian rule and strong identification with Germany.
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The Assassination in Sarajevo and the Start of World War I
In 1914, the city of Sarajevo anticipates a visit from Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian imperial throne. As the Archduke and his wife parade through the city, they are assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, leading Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia in July. This event triggers the chain of alliances leading to World War I, marking a significant turning point in global history.
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