Adolf Hitler was born 20 April 1889 into a working-class family. His early life was hard and he lived as a homeless drifter in Vienna after being rejected by the art college.<br /><br />In 1914, Hitler volunteered to fighter for Austria and later volunteered to fight for Germany, where he eared the Military Cross, Iron Cross 2nd class, Iron Cross 1st class, and 6 other medals for bravery; being wounded twice.<br /><br />While recovering from the 2nd injury, Hitler heard of the German capitulation. He felt the sacrifice and suffering of the German soldiers had been for nothing; and wanted answers from those who betrayed them.<br /><br />In 1919, Hitler joined the German Workers Party (DAP) becoming the 7th member of the Nationalist group. Hitler decided the time was right to seize power from the Munich government.<br /><br />Then in 1923, supported by patriotic war veterans, the DAP moved against the Communist controlled federal government in Berlin…<br /><br />Source:<br />Europa: The Last Battle (Part 3)