Adolf Hitler, born on the 20th April 1889 was an Austrian born German politician and the leader

of the National Socialist German Workers Party (Nazi). Hitler joined the Nazi Party in 1920 and became its leader in 1921. His rebuilt defense force invaded Poland in 1939, leading to the outbreak of World War II. Hitler married his mistress Eva Braun. Less than two days later, the two committed suicide on 30 April 1945 by gunshot and cyanide poisoning.