Series: Adolf Hitler

Under the racist and antisemitic leadership of Adolf Hitler, the Nazi regime was responsible for the mass murder of 6 million Jews and millions of other victims. Browse a series of articles that explain some of the factors underlying Hitler's ideology; describe strategies he used to mobilize popular support for the Nazi Party; and show how he eventually dismantled German democratic structures.

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