Adolf Eichmann

At the beginning of the Second World War, Winston Churchill was viewed as a gifted politician who had changed parties twice, an impulsive man with impractical enthusiasms and a Conservative member who opposed the Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain. Within six years, this reputation of Churchill had turned around completely as he became the Prime Minister, a hard-nosed war leader, and a powerful speaker, constantly encouraging the British people to stay courageous. Churchill was unique in his…

Anselm Kiefer- Ash flower Anselm Kiefer is a German painter born in 1945 and belongs to a group of artists who although did not personally experience World War 2, were profoundly affected by its aftermath. In his early work, the themes in Kiefer’s paintings revolved around myth and history, incorporating the Nazi ruling over Germany as his main historical theme (Tate, 2014). Kiefer’s debut piece largely referenced this. In this performance piece he is dressed in his father’s war uniform, making…

account of one of the most momentous events in all of history. World War II broke out in 1939, but the Nazi movement began much earlier, persuading German citizens to fight for their country and to have faith in their powerful leader. While the story of Adolf Hitler and the effects of his reign have been retold time and time again, Heck lends a new voice to the crowd, offering an honest insight into his experience in climbing the ranks of the Hitler Youth as well as…

To understand Triumph of the Will, one must understand propaganda, documentary, and the tumultuous time Germany was going through. Germany was in hard times during and before the Nuremburg rally of 1934. The previous war’s end and their punishment had caused the value of their money to plummet. They were poor and in need. Hitler and the Nazis were attempting to take over Germany as the first step to creating an empire. In prior months Hitler “combined the offices of President and Chancellor”,…

obstacles are a result of the Treaty of Versailles, and during Post- WWII they are a result of the Potsdam Conference. The similarities between these two time periods are exemplified through the events which occurred, and through primary sources, like Adolf Hitler’s Proclamation to the German Nation, delivered at the Sportpalast in Berlin, Germany in February of 1933, and Joseph Stalin’s Victory Speech Broadcast from Moscow from May of…

For All Ages Adolf Hitler, the infamous dictator and murderer once said, “You can wipe out an entire generation, you can burn their homes to the ground and somehow they will still find their way back. But if you destroy their history, you destroy their achievements and it is as if they never existed” (Campbell). History claims that Hitler was so eager to destroy - do more than just send flames through their land, but through their culture, too. Arts and crafts has always been a major part…

Since the beginning of human civilization, individuals, people of different tribes, and countries have been at war with each other. The term “war” is generally seen as extreme violence, social disruption, and economic disruption within a region ("War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia."). War is a frightening monster because many lives that participate in the blood of conquest are lost. Furthermore, war itself correspondingly causes social disruption within a region as many civilians are always…

Weimar Republic established in 1919 was a republic government based on a democratic constitution. The Weimar Republic remained unstable and eventually collapsed due to its association with the Treaty of Versailles, its inability to effectively handle the failing economy, and the lack of organization throughout the bureaucracy. Without rigid decision-making and discipline, the government allowed Hitler to rise through the ranks by playing on the public’s nationalism and fear of Communism, thus…

Many people wonder how Adolf Hitler, a man blamed for the start of WWII and characterized for his fascist policies that resulted in millions of deaths, could have come to power in Germany during the 1920-1930s. Hitler rose to power in German politics as leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party, also known as the Nazi Party (or NSDAP). He was elected chancellor of Germany in 1933, and served as dictator from 1934 to 1945. Even at a young age, Adolf Hitler had a strong passion for…

1) Before WW1, Germany was bellicose, absolutist and arbitrary; a country striving to proclaim its position in the world. By 1914, Germany was Europe’s most dominant nation both in economics and in military force. But prior to the Welfare in 1918, Germany was impotent to import or export goods which confined various commerce. Raw materials and foods were really limited as the war continued. As a result of WW1, Germany was financially broke; they had to pay off utmost compensation to Allies…