Hitler's Contribution To The Holocaust

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On January 30, 1933, Hitler became the German chancellor. But he had already presented his plans in the book Mein Kampf, though the appointment of Hitler happened in a constitutional way. After taking office, Hindenburg spoke the following: "And now, my lords, go forward with the help of God!" But as Hindenburg died in 1934, he did not see that Hitler's path actually lead to the Holocaust and The Second World

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