Heinrich Himmler proved to be one of the most powerful men in Germany during World War II. He was an intelligent man who utilized his close relationship with Adolf Hitler to become a formidable leader. Many consider him Hitler’s right hand man. During his lifetime, he served in the military, held countless positions, and earned promotions within the German government numerous times. He often expressed radical views and identified with the infamous Nazi party. Disregarding Hitler, Himmler was arguably the most influential man in Germany during the great war.
Heinrich Himmler was born on October 7th, 1900 in Munich, Germany. His middle-class family was extremely conservative and practiced catholicism. His father was a well-respected principal at a local high school that …show more content…
After graduating, he applied to be in the German Navy, but was quickly declined for poor vision. However, he was accepted into the 11th Bavarian Infantry Regiment of the German Army. Although he served in World War I, he was discharged without seeing combat as a result of the Treaty of Versailles: the German army was drastically reduced following the signing. Ensuing his dismissal, he held many jobs, but remained obsessed with the military. Himmler earned an agricultural degree from the Technical University in Munich in 1922 and became employed as a laboratory assistant for a large fertilizer company. He later went on to marry Margarete Boden. The couple had one daughter together, though Margarete later adopted a son as well. His marriage eventually failed and Himmler pursued a relationship with a secretary named Hedwig Potthast and had two more kids. In 1923, Himmler began to show interest in the Nazi party, as he was
Heinrich Himmler was born on October 7th, 1900 in Munich, Germany. His middle-class family was extremely conservative and practiced catholicism. His father was a well-respected principal at a local high school that …show more content…
After graduating, he applied to be in the German Navy, but was quickly declined for poor vision. However, he was accepted into the 11th Bavarian Infantry Regiment of the German Army. Although he served in World War I, he was discharged without seeing combat as a result of the Treaty of Versailles: the German army was drastically reduced following the signing. Ensuing his dismissal, he held many jobs, but remained obsessed with the military. Himmler earned an agricultural degree from the Technical University in Munich in 1922 and became employed as a laboratory assistant for a large fertilizer company. He later went on to marry Margarete Boden. The couple had one daughter together, though Margarete later adopted a son as well. His marriage eventually failed and Himmler pursued a relationship with a secretary named Hedwig Potthast and had two more kids. In 1923, Himmler began to show interest in the Nazi party, as he was