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Albert GanzenmullerGerman statesman and politician
Date of Birth: 25.02.1905
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Hermann Göring
- Early Life and Education
- Political Involvement
- Nazi Party
- - President of the Reichstag (parliament)
- World War II and Downfall
- Post-War Years
Hermann Göring
Hermann Göring was a prominent German statesman and military leader who held key positions in the Nazi regime.
Early Life and Education
Göring was born on January 12, 1893, in Rosenheim, Bavaria. He earned a doctorate in engineering and began his career as a pilot during World War I.
Political Involvement
In the 1920s, Göring joined the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi Party). He played a crucial role in the Beer Hall Putsch of 1923, an unsuccessful attempt to seize power by the Nazis.
Nazi Party
After the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, Göring became one of Hitler's closest associates. He held numerous high-ranking positions, including:
- President of the Reichstag (parliament)
- Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe (air force)- Director of the Four-Year Plan, overseeing Germany's economic mobilization for war
World War II and Downfall
Göring played a significant role in the planning and execution of World War II. He led the Luftwaffe in its devastating campaigns, including the Battle of Britain. As the war turned against Germany, Göring's influence diminished.
Post-War Years
After the fall of the Nazi regime, Göring fled to Austria and was captured by the Americans. He was tried at the Nuremberg Trials and sentenced to death for war crimes. However, he committed suicide on October 11, 1946, before the sentence could be carried out.
