Hitler: Ascent, 1889-1939 Apr 2026

Twice rejected by the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts.

The Great War provided Hitler with a sense of purpose and a "home" in the German Army.

Used as a pretext to suspend civil liberties and arrest communists. Hitler: Ascent, 1889-1939

Dictated his autobiographical manifesto, outlining his plans for racial purity and Lebensraum (living space). 📈 The Strategy of Legality (1924–1932)

Joseph Goebbels used modern technology (planes, radio, film) to present Hitler as Germany’s savior. Twice rejected by the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts

Spent years living in hostels, selling hand-painted postcards.

Purged his own party (the SA) to ensure the loyalty of the regular army. Hitler: Ascent, 1889-1939

Developed his pan-Germanism and antisemitism during this period, influenced by local populist politicians. 🎖️ The Impact of World War I (1914–1918)