Unbelievable Facts About Hitler

Unbelievable Facts About Hitler

Hitler as a wounded infantryman

During World War I, Hitler was an infantryman wounded in the middle of the war. Surprisingly, Hitler earned the mercy and sympathy of a British soldier.

What Hitler’s mustache meant for him

There are claims that Hitler wanted to maintain his moustache because he thought it would make his nose look smaller.

Hitler as a Disney fan

Hitler loved Disney. He even described Snow White as one of the world’s best films at that time.

Hitler’s original complete name

Hitler’s father had his named changed in 1877. Otherwise, it would have been difficult for people to mention Hitler’s complete name – Adolf Schicklgruber.

Hitler’s family environment

Hitler grew up in an authoritarian family environment. His father (who was an Austrian customs official), has been noted for his strictness and hot temper. It has also been observed that Hitler embodied many of his father’s personality traits.

Hitler and art

Hitler had artistic inclinations. He even applied for the Vienna’s Academy of Art but was denied for his ‘unfitness for painting’.

Hitler’s collection of Jewish artifacts

Hitler initially considered creating a ‘Museum of an Extinct Race’ that would house his collection of Jewish artifacts.

Hitler and the Church

Hitler wanted the Vatican to recognize his authority so in 1933, the Catholic church and the German Reich signed a covenant that assured the protection of the church but only if they remained dedicated solely to religious activities. This agreement, however, was broken and the Nazis continued with anti-Catholic activities.

Hitler had a controversial relationship with half-niece.

When Geli Raubal, Hitler’s half-niece, pursued medicine, she stayed in Hitler’s apartment in Munich. Later on, Hitler became extremely possessive and domineering of her. He even prohibited her from doing anything without his permission after he heard rumors of her relationship with Hitler’s driver. After returning from a short meeting in Nuremberg, Hitler found the body of his half-niece who had apparently shot herself with Hitler’s gun.

Hitler married Eva Braun and committed suicide the day after

For many years, Hitler refused to marry Braun for fear of how it would affect his image. Yet, he decided to do so when the Germans were facing defeat. Hitler and Braun wed in a civil ceremony. The following day, their dead bodies were found. Hitler had shot himself and Braun died from a cyanide capsule.